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| boxsterfan |
 Oct 22 2013, 07:14 PM
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914's are kewl  Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California  |
I am looking at the Pertonix Ignitor II for my 74 2.0L. Pelican also lists the Flame Thrower II coil as recommended for this ignition.
However, they come in epoxy and oil filled forms? What's the difference? Also, I heard that if you switch to a Pertronix setup then you can not have your key in the on position and not starting the car (say to listen to the radio) for an extended period of time as this can burn out the coil. Is that true with the Ignitor II or was that true only with the Ignitor I? TIA...learning tons here. |
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| boxsterfan |
Oct 24 2013, 10:10 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
I asked the question to Pertronix just for kicks....
They stated that the epoxy coil (on a Flame Thrower II) would be the proper application for the 914 since the coil is mounted horizontally. Of course, and correct me if I am wrong, but the original coil is oil filled and have worked in teeners for years and years and years. Anyway, I understand Pertronix's answer....how could they answer any other way if their docs says "oil for vertical install" and "epoxy for horizontal installs" (in additon to high vibration and high heat applications). Of course, the epoxy is a few dollar more.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| Jake Raby |
Oct 24 2013, 06:23 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Oct 24 2013, 08:10 AM)  I asked the question to Pertronix just for kicks.... They stated that the epoxy coil (on a Flame Thrower II) would be the proper application for the 914 since the coil is mounted horizontally. Of course, and correct me if I am wrong, but the original coil is oil filled and have worked in teeners for years and years and years. Anyway, I understand Pertronix's answer....how could they answer any other way if their docs says "oil for vertical install" and "epoxy for horizontal installs" (in additon to high vibration and high heat applications). Of course, the epoxy is a few dollar more.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) They don't know. The last time I used one of their oil filled coils it erupted into flames. |
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boxsterfan oil vs epoxy coils? Oct 22 2013, 07:14 PM
Matt Romanowski Key on not running would burn out points. It shoul... Oct 22 2013, 07:28 PM Dave_Darling It's the Pertronix that gets burned up when yo... Oct 22 2013, 07:30 PM Mark Henry
I am looking at the Pertonix Ignitor II for my 74... Oct 22 2013, 08:59 PM Cap'n Krusty In the 40 years I wrenched professionally, and the... Oct 22 2013, 10:54 PM
boxsterfan
In the 40 years I wrenched professionally, and th... Oct 22 2013, 11:32 PM Olympic 1.7 FWIW... Many years ago ( when my car was running) ... Oct 23 2013, 06:11 AM eyesright Hmmmm, Pertronics II...
1400 mile trip to Michiga... Oct 23 2013, 07:54 AM boxsterfan
Hmmmm, Pertronics II...
1400 mile trip to Michig... Oct 23 2013, 10:11 AM Java2570 http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/
Ignito... Oct 23 2013, 09:15 AM eyesright Oil. And whenever you see oil leaking around the s... Oct 23 2013, 06:59 PM Jake Raby Oil filled coils are particular to mounting positi... Oct 23 2013, 07:23 PM worn
I asked the question to Pertronix just for kicks.... Oct 24 2013, 11:02 AM boxsterfan
I asked the question to Pertronix just for kicks... Oct 25 2013, 09:33 AM Jake Raby Mallory E coil... Which is what I always use and w... Oct 25 2013, 09:01 PM |
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