[AT] More Ford Jubilee Adventures

[Brian VanDragt]

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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From: "Dan Glass" <dglass at numail.org> 
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com> 
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 1:04:59 PM 
Subject: Re: [AT] More Ford Jubilee Adventures 

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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