Re: [AMC-list] Subject: Pertronix In and TT Disconnected

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

I know it wasn't number 1 because I checked the voltage on the "run" position of 
the ignition switch.  It could have been one or more
of the other possiblities or based on the reading I have done, the condenser 
could have been bad.

At any rate, the old distributor will be refreshed with a new set of points and 
condenser and will be kept as a spare in case of nuclear
way and we get a big EMP.

Joe Fulton


 


----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 2:18:54 PM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Subject: Pertronix In and TT Disconnected

Sounds like a couple possible scenarios. 

First, upgraded coil with straight 12VDC when there should have been a resistor 
to the points. 


Second, key left on or coming on in the off position (overshooting and hitting 
acc )

Third, not enough lube on cam lobe of dist or sharp edge eating the points wear 
bar down till the points close and fry. 


Fourth, grease getting between the points and actually frying, like KFC. This 
happens when people grease the dist cam instead of the backside of the wear bar. 


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Got the Pertronix and rebuilt distributor into the Rambler today.? It sounds 
much smoother and holds timing like a rock. 

Did forensics on the old distributor and the points were burned pretty bad after 

only about 25 miles total.? I guess that
I left the ignition on one time with the points closed or I?the condenser was 
bad.? At any rate, that seems to have been?the
cause of the misfire that cost me a muffler.? A had a no-spark condition right 
after I put the new distributor in but discovered
that the problem was operator error.?? 

Also did some organizing in the garage and got the torque tube disconnected on 
the Classic.? I hope to pull the transmission
tomorrow night and inspect that clutch.?? 
                        
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