[Amc-list] Any gotcha's with Pertronix Ignitor?

["Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

I checked dwell on my points, and was off. Nudged 'em and checked
again. Nudged 'em and checked again! I'm guessing I should simply
check and nudge with engine cranking, then tighten down once they are
right. But not too tight - as I again stripped the breaker plate.

I decided to not learn how to do it right. I chose to be ignorant of
the whole matter. So - I ordered a Pertronix Ignitor 1162A. I think it
should work fine with my stock coil (I replaced that a few months ago
- coil is good, just stock). Should work fine with stock distributor
cap and sparkplug wires (those are relatively new, too - a few months
old).

Are there any gotchas in installing it? Do I just pull out the rotor,
condensor, points and breaker plate - and snap the Pertronix in? I
want to make sure I have all parts on hand, as the car is again non-op
and I'm hoofing it tomorrow if I don't get the Rambler running again.

Since I'm sticking with the stock coil, do I leave the plugs as is, or
do I have to gap 'em?
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