Re: pertronix conversion

[William Harrison <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think I found the problem.
I tried a mallory dual point distributor and it wouldn't even start, so I started thinking and remembered a cam swap.
When I first put the motor together I installed a Mopar Purple Cam with big lift and duration.
Made wicked power but was not street friendly so I installed a milder cam from Crower.
I think that I must have the cam timing off so tomorrow I will start taking the radiator out and taking it down to the timing chain and gears.
I will probably find that the timing marks are off by a tooth or two..
If that doesn't work I'll start with a bfh and beat it back into running mode....
Later
Bill
--- On Mon, 7/19/10, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: pertronix conversion
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, July 19, 2010, 6:04 PM
> 
> Bill,
> Call petronix tech line. They have a 800#.
> I use them myself in my Rambler, but my cousin installed
> them. Some people should not work on stuff like that, like
> ME.
> Petronix is good stuff. You will love it after u get them
> working correct.
> Ollie
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Harrison"
> <bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 11:55 AM
> Subject: pertronix conversion
> 
> 
> > 
> > I have a problem with the pertronix coversion I
> installed in my 383 distributor.
> > The installation instructions are messing with my
> mind.
> > One says after installing the conversion and pulling
> the wires and grommet through the distributor, to install
> the red wire to the positive side and the black wire to the
> negative side of the coil.
> > Yet further on with the map enclese with the diagram,
> it shows running the red wire to the hot side of the
> ignition and the ballast resistor wire running to the
> positive side of the coil.
> > Which way is the right way.
> > It sure as hell won't start with running it to the
> ignition switch but it has no power with it running directly
> to the coil.
> > Help please.
> > I don't want to go back to points but will if I can't
> figure out the problem.
> > 
> > Thanks
> > Bill Harrison
> > 65 Coronet 2 dr post
> > 
> > 
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