RE: Convert points to electic

[mikelj@xxxxxxx]

My Petronix Ignitor had no shim and no gap to set.  Just a plate and black box sensor with three screws to replace the points, two wires to connect, and a black magnetic sleeve to go over the shaft.  Very simple nothing to set at all.

Mike in New Mexico




 

> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Convert points to electic
> Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:57:36 -0400
> 
> 
> I actually bought my Pertronix off of eBay and was able to beat
> Summit, Jegs, and ANYONE local...just search Pertronix & the p/n. I
> noticed an immediate performance improvement just with the 2 BBL that
> was on the car. It's extremely easy to setup...just don't lose the
> little clear plastic shim for setting the gap.
> -- 
> Bill M
> 65 Coronet 500 'vert
> http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
> 
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM, <62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I didn't know whether this would help with my cold-starting problem (if
> > not started every day, it is like it sat for months), but I was thinking
> > of converting from points to electronic ignition.
> >
> > Pertronix write ups say even an idiot (like me) can do this, but I'm
> > confused about the kits
> >
> > I have a '62 Newport 361 2bbl, the kits availible from YearOne are
> >
> > 1. Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition fits 1962-1973 Mopar V8 models
> > (except 440 models with the distributor # IBS4014, IBP4002Z, or any car
> > with a single or dual-point Prestolite distributor).
> >
> > 2.Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignitions fits 1959-1971 Mopar B and RB
> > V8 models with Prestolite dual-point ignition, vacuum advance, with or
> > without tachometer drive.
> >
> > I have no idea what "Mopar B" means (b-bodies???) or can see a part
> > number on my distributor..
> >
> > which one is correct for my car?... and can an idiot (me) do this?
> 
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