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Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB

To: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
Subject: Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:48:57 -0400
Cc: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>, spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Jeff Boatright wrote:
> 
> Les,
> 
> Sounds good to me. Thanks for bringing us back down to earth. What does
> 'blueprinting our distributors...' mean? I'm also keen to know about the
> advantages of centrifugal-only vs vacuum advance. I've often wondered about
> it. I agree, this is the venue for such a discussion. And you're right, I
> have a limited understanding of the effects of a larger spark. Your post
> that 0.045" may be the useful limit is good to know. Thanks!
> 
I am following this .045 gap with interest.
You say it works. I have a Petronix on the A40 which has been great
(stock no frills Lucas coil) and .025 gap on the plugs. Let me know if a
larger gap works in the long run.

As for centrifical over vacuum advance.
No comparison.
Centrifical is the only way to go!
Drop a centrifical in any 1275 Sprite and it runs like a 67.
If only I had 2 more to fullfill all my engines.
I just popped one in my yellow Sprite and it made a world of difference.
Now I'm looking for another for the A40.
Anybody have any Lucas 23Ds they want to get rid of?

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