Re: [AMC-List] electronic ignition for 196 ohv

[farna@xxxxxxx]

No problem on helping with the dual carbs! Electronic ignition is much easier -- a Pertronix kit is what you need! It fits in place of the points, just needs a switched 12V wire run to it. http://www.pertronix.com/ Open the catalog, look at AMC. I'd use the Ignitor II if possible. It's available for 63 and later models. 62 and earlier can use their standard Ignitor. The "II" is a smarter system and will adjust dwell depending on coil energy. Use one of their "flame thrower II" adaptive coils along with it. You will need to gap the plugs at .040-.045. Use a regular 3.0 ohm "flame thrower" coil with the standard ignitor. The stock coil will apparently work with either as well. There's no mention of the special coil needed for the Ignitor II, but I'd think it would be to take full advantage of the adjustable dwell feature. May as well upgrade the old coil while you're at it! 

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