[AT] More Ford Jubilee Adventures

Dan Glass dglass at numail.org
Mon Aug 3 13:48:17 PDT 2015


I haven't seen any guide on that.  Several people say to just widen the 
gap.  I changed to a resistor type plug in an old Chevy two ton and it 
made worlds of difference.

On 8/3/2015 3:15 PM, Brian VanDragt wrote:
> How do you know what plugs to change to?  Are you just going to a hotter or colder heat range?
> Brian
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> I have had to do it on about half of the conversions but I don't think
> it would hurt on any of them.
>
> On 8/3/2015 12:37 PM, Cecil R Bearden wrote:
>> 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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