RE: 383 distributor

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

I agree.

However I wanted a rev-limiter and did not want to see it under the hood 
so I am using the Pertronix with the internal rev-limiter. 

Can't get much simpler than a distributor, coil and ballast resistor.
Dennis C.


Gary Wilson wrote:
> 
> Just junk the PET and go with the factory set up.=A0 Lot less 
> problem.=A0 N=
> ot that =0Ahard to hook up. That is all tha I run on my 
> Mopars.=0A=0A=0A=0A=
> ----- Original Message ----=0AFrom: Dennis C. 
> <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>=0ATo:=
>  1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx=0ASent: Tue, January 4, 2011 8:17:59 
>  AM=0ASubj=
> ect: RE: 383 distributor=0A=0A=0AHello,=0A=0AJust a thought, I had 
> similar =
> problems with a new Pertronics electronic =0Aignition system.=A0 =0A=0AI 
> ju=
> st got a cheap point distributor from one of the local auto parts 
> =0Astores=
> . I ended up changing back and forth several times trouble =0Ashooting 
> my p=
> roblem.=A0 After a time or two it gets quick and easy to swap 
> =0Asystems.=
> =A0 =0A=0AIt turned out that the Pertronics was the problem, they 
> repaired =
> it =0Aunder warranty.=A0 I now keep the stock point distributor, coil 
> and =
> =0Aballast resistor in a box in the trunk along with tools and a timing 
> =0A=
> light.=A0 Not necessary around town but a nice feeling to have it there 
> on =
> =0Aa road trip.=0A=0AJust a note, the electronic ignition was not stock 
> on =
> the car, it may =0Anot be connected properly or the parts might not 
> match.=
> =A0 As far as the =0Aelectrical connections one critical connection is 
> the =
> grounding of the =0Aignition box.=A0 Double check that it is grounded 
> well =
> and if any doubt =0Arun an additional ground wire from one of the 
> mounting =
> screws directly =0Ato the neg. battery terminal for testing. =0A=0AGood 
> Luc=
> k=0ADennis C.=0A=0ASteve Mick wrote:=0A> =0A>=A0 Hay Mopar guys in my 
> area-=
> -=A0 I think I have traced the starting problem =0A> with the newly 
> aquired=
>  64 Fury to the electronic distributor I havent =0A> spent =0A> extensive 
>  t=
> ime on it cause it is C-C-COLD outside! Anyone have one they =0A> know 
> =0A>=
>  works OK for a 383 that I could borrow=A0 to see if it will cure my =0A> 
>  p=
> roblem? =0A> If that fixes it, I would like to buy it. .Drop me an 
> e-mail i=
> f you=A0 =0A> prefer =0A> micherXfrontiernet.net=A0 Change the X to 
> @......=
> ........Thanks =0A> .................MO=0A> =0A> =0A> {Steve Mick}=0A> 
> http=
> ://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202 =0A> =0A=0A=0A=0A1996 
> Dodge R=
> am 3500 Van Conversion=0A1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto=0A1963 
> Plymouth S=
> port Fury 383 4-speed=0A1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be 
> changed=0A1998 =
> Honda Valkyrie Standard=0A=0A=0A----=0APlease address private mail -- 
> mail =
> of interest to only one person -- directly =0Ato that person.=A0 I.e., 
> send=
>  parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as =0Aother personal 
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> ges only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse =0Apublic 
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>  This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume =0Aof 
>  mai=
> l and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.=A0 Thanks!=0A=0A1962 
> to =
> 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion 
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> -------=0A=0A=0A      



1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard


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