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

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If it's the regular Pertronix unit I think you'll have to cut one addtional slot on the side of the distributor cap for a wire to exit.  If it's the Pertronix II unit I think it is totally contained within the distributor.  The plugs don't have to be regapped if you are using your stock coil.  Good luck with it.  I have a Pertronix unit but I haven't installed it yet.  

Joe Fulton



--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Amc-list] Any gotcha's with Pertronix Ignitor?
> To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 12:57 PM
> 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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