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Here is "a" Crane site: http://www.cranecams.com/motorcycle.htm
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
> From: jon_wissler@pngc.com
> Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 17:52:37 -0700
> Reply-to: jon_wissler@pngc.com
> Mike,
> Does "Crane" have a website where I could see them tout their
> product? Why do you say that a re-curved points distributor is better
> than the Crane 3000 unit?
>
>
>
>
> "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> 07/19/01 05:36 PM
>
>
> To: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> cc:
> Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
>
>
> The Crane 3000 uses more sophisticated circuitry than their 700 model
> which
> is more commonly available and cheaper however after looking at the 3000s
> specs it appears to be a better value for performance. The breaker gets a
> full 12V.
>
> I would try calling Summit Racing as they're the cheapest performance
> place
> I know of. 1-800-230-3030. They can special order it for you as they don't
> stock it but they do deal with Crane.
>
> Car Shoppe at 1-800-603-4359 has a 3000 model listed for $112 but I don't
> know how much they will charge for a kit for our cars. Should be the same
> though. Tell them it's for a 510 as they use the same distributor as does
> the early Honda Civics up to 79.
>
> This is no substitute for recurving the distributor however, but that's
> pretty cheap to do also. Make sure you get a new vacuum plate also as they
> wear quickly. You need weights, springs and the cam to convert it. If the
> bushings are good just rebuild it.
>
> Mike
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 7:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
>
>
> > Mike,
> > Tell us more about the Crane 3000. What is it, what can it do
> for
> > you, what are the benefits/detractions, where do you get it, etc. I may
> > be needing to re-curve and/or replace my distributor and this sounds
> like
> > a potential option.
> >
> > 69SRL
> > NOWROC
> > Troutdale, OR
> >
> > P.S. I ordered two ballast resistors from Tonkin Nissan in PDX. The
> item
> > came back discontinued. The guy worked pretty hard at it, and told me
> he
> > cross referenced it to a Car Quest ballast resistor PN# RU10. Cost was
> > $11.31. Sound familiar to anyone? That's already 7.5% of the cost of
> the
> > Crane 3000 unit Mike's referencing.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> > Sent by: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > 07/19/01 04:29 PM
> > Please respond to "datsunmike"
> >
> >
> > To: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>,
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > cc:
> > Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
> >
> >
> > Rob,
> >
> > When I had points I had the same problem when using the factory specs
> and
> > did as you did. I got fed up and installed a Petronix. I will be
> > installing
> > a Crane 3000 in the future as it's the uprated model of the cheaper 700
> > series. With the 3000 you don't need a ballast resistor and can run
> really
> > hot coils and get a better burn than either the Petronix or 700.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > BTW - the 3000 is about 150 and the coil.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
> > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 11:50 AM
> > Subject: Dwell vs Gap
> >
> >
> > > Dear List,
> > >
> > > I was checking out the dwell on my 67.5 1600 last night. It
> > > seems that with the points gapped to .021", the dwell was around
> > > 34 degrees. To get the dwell to 50 degrees, the gap was around
> > > .015". From reading other posts, I should rely on the dwell, not
> > > the gap, correct? Does this discrepency mean anything?
> > >
> > > Thanks again...Robert - 67.5 1600 - ABQ
>
Brad Holmes
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