[tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
- From: Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:20:14 -0600
Shakey nailed it and Neil explained why electronic ignitions get a bad rap.
User error. People use the wrong coils, connect them wrong, power their
timing lights from the - and + side of the coil etc... I have used both,
points left me stranded in a blizzard, easy fix with some sand paper. I
have unilite units in both my cars without a single problem in 12 years. I
don't carry any spare distributors either. Fred, it sounds like you need to
find the true problem rather than spending money on an electronic ignition.
Your engine should run fine with points and condenser. A good carb may be a
better investment if you are running a Brazilian, Mexican or Chinese carb
Justin
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Neil <nbmdude@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've got pretty close to 100,000 miles on Pertronix with only one hiccup
> (which was MY mistake)...And, yes, I DO carry a dizzie with points/condenser
> ready to slap in if needed...
>
> --- On *Wed, 2/16/11, Shakey Spudman <dblcab67@xxxxxxxxx>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Shakey Spudman <dblcab67@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 12:37 PM
>
>
> Like I told you before Fred you need a good carb. A good german rebuilt.
> Read the samba threads on the bulletproof carbs. Stay away from new
> brazilian or mexican junk. A new set of points properly gapped will last
> 12000 miles at least. It sounds to me like your chasing your tail. Remember
> sometimes you have two or three problems going on at the same time. Fixing
> one does not fix all. But if you want to throw more money at an electronic
> setup go ahead. Remember down the road if you forget what lead goes where
> and hook it up backwards-poof-there it goes. But you do get to witness what
> $100 in smoke looks like.
>
> Shakey
>
> On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Justin
> <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc1217.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
>
> If it still has the stock distributor (vacuum advance). Then buy a
> pertronix unit that fits the stock distributor. The style of carburetor
> will come into play as well. The brosol H30/31 carbs do not run well with
> certain distributors. I usually throw 009 distributors in the garbage. Just
> my two cents
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 16, 2011, at 11:12 AM, "Fred McDonald"
> <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc1217.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>>
> wrote:
>
> 1) Where is Automotive Machine?
> 2) I have a stock 1600 single port motor with an alternator.
>
>
> *From:*
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:46 AM
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> *Subject:* [tcb] Re: Electronic Ignition
>
> Fred you know Automotive Machine sells a set much cheaper & if you give
> them a few min. they will put them in your dist. for you if you wish
> terry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred McDonald
> <texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc1217.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=texasbluebus@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> To: tcb
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> >
> Sent: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 10:37 am
> Subject: [tcb] Electronic Ignition
>
> I want to convert to electronic ignition,
> <http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NFD%2D5600%2DBL>
> http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=NFD%2D5600%2DBL
> This is the kit I’m considering.
> Any thoughts?
>
>
>
>
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