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11-03-2017, 03:59 PM | #1 |
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Electronic Ignition
I just got a 1930 Cabriolet. It has the Pertonix ignitor 6 volt pos ground.I would greatly appreciate if one of you more experienced Model A lovers could point me to a site that explains how to check it out. Thanks in advance.
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11-03-2017, 04:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
Try FS ignitions in Oklahoma on line. They have similar instructions or try the Pertronix web site.
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11-03-2017, 05:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
How to check it out?
It either works and the engine runs or it doesn't. What else do you want to know?
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11-03-2017, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
Pertronix has installation sheets for their various modules.
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/default.aspx FYI: If you are or ever do experience any trouble with these electronic modules, the first thing to check is that it has a good ground connection. Like Jim said...either works or it doesn't. Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 11-07-2017 at 02:20 PM. |
11-03-2017, 06:09 PM | #5 |
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11-03-2017, 07:30 PM | #6 |
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11-03-2017, 09:23 PM | #7 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
With all do respect to Glenn in Camino, the Per-Lux Ignitor, Petronics and now the FS have been around for 35 years. Created to run stationary engines 24/7, the electronic ignitions are pretty much bullet proof. Unlike others here, I will admit my FS failure was self inflected due to not following directions. I have used these ignitions in classic cars, a 1942 Chris-Craft, Catalina 30 inboard and four Model A's without any issues.
Mickey Remund (engine builder for Mickey Thompson) perfected the Petronix for Model A's and early Ford V-8's and sold the business to FS when he retired. As others have noted, call FS for info.
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11-04-2017, 07:10 AM | #8 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
I'm running a pertronix on my 49 for 3 years now. Just did an 8100 mile trip. 6 volt pos grnd
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11-04-2017, 04:34 PM | #9 |
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I have 33,000 plus on my 6 V remund
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11-04-2017, 05:42 PM | #10 |
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11-04-2017, 06:12 PM | #11 |
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Best ignition system for a Model A. Install it and forget it. You never have to worry about point gap and timing again. Have had mind for 9 years and 13,000+ miles and have yet to adjust the timing.
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11-04-2017, 06:50 PM | #12 |
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Re: Electronic Ignition
I found the problem today. A wire was loose in one of the lugs. Used a new lug and crimped properly. It now runs great.
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