[AT] More Ford Jubilee Adventures

[Dan Glass]

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.
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> Cecil in OKla
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> 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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