[AT] More Ford Jubilee Adventures

Cecil R Bearden crbearden at copper.net
Mon Aug 3 09:37:13 PDT 2015


So far I have not had to change any plugs in the ones I converted.

Cecil in OKla



On 8/3/2015 11:24 AM, Dan Glass wrote:
> I have always found Pertronix ignitions to be great but they do need the
> right coil and you will often have to change the plugs from the original
> to get the best performance.  If the plugs are wrong the engine will
> still run good but will not have great power and they never mentioned
> that in the ads.
>
> On 8/3/2015 11:29 AM, Mogrits wrote:
>> Thanks for the replies. I'm glad to know the wrong condenser could keep it
>> from running though it fires. I "reserved" the right points and condenser
>> from my local NAPA and will pick them up today.
>>
>> Of all the parts houses, NAPA is the only one I can find that lets you
>> search tractor parts by year and make. The other houses have them, but you
>> must have a part number as they can't search by tractor.
>>
>> I've heard nothing but good stuff about the Pertronix system, going way
>> back to my MGB. As infrequently as some of my stuff gets run, I think it
>> will be a good investment, as every time I go to use something I end up
>> polishing points at a minimum.
>>
>> As to the solenoid and what not- I see a value in that system but it also
>> overcomplicates a very simple system that works fine except for (my)
>> operator error. After this adventure I doubt I will forget the key again.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Warren
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM, Steve W. <swilliams268 at frontier.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Bo Hinch wrote:
>>>> You are correct Cecil , BUT , if you leave the switch on , it will ALL be
>>>> toasted again , which is what started the problems in the beginning .
>>>> Bo Hinch in S/W Louisiana
>>>>
>>> The Pertronix kit is a GREAT item for older engines. I've used the
>>> trigger unit to build ignition systems for other engines as well.
>>> Currently adapting one to fit an ancient Onan on a welder.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Steve W.
>>>
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