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1. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:41:17 -0500; Yes, I'm up to a 0.045" gap. Have not tried going higher nor have I driven with the new set-up long enough to test fuel efficiency. Jeff Jeffrey H. Boatright, PhD Senior Editor, Molecular Vision http; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00600.html (9,093 bytes)
2. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 22:52:40 -0400 (EDT); Short answer: No problems. Your note made me re-read the warning carefully. "The Ignitor is compatible with any "Point Type" after-market of OEM coil regardless of voltage output." The paragraph with; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00659.html (9,310 bytes)
3. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 02:25:29 -0400; I beleive the "pertronix minimum" is 3.5 ohms, not 1.5 ohms. Incidently, Lumenition is now marketing a pertronix-like device as well. I've only seen them in magazine ads, but they seem functionally i; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00668.html (9,351 bytes)
4. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 07:38:44 -0400 (EDT); My comments are based on the instructions that came with the LU142 unit. To quote: "The Ignitor does require a coil with a _minimum of 1.5 OHMS_ resistance across the "+" and the "-" of the coil." T; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00669.html (10,313 bytes)
5. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:54:34 -0500; The Lucas Sport coil is not really conidered an HEI type coil. An HEI coil puts out 60k+ volts, has I believe a very low ohms rating, and is not used with a points-type system. The Lucas Sport coil,; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00682.html (12,788 bytes)
6. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 19:57:39 -0400; Back in the late 70's, American auto engineers seemed intent on utilizing the high-voltage capabilities of the new HEI systems and subsequently spec'd some spark plugs at up to 0.080" gap. In my expe; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00689.html (11,475 bytes)
7. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 22:57:46 -0400 (EDT); 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'v; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00691.html (11,858 bytes)
8. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:48:57 -0400; 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 wor; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00693.html (10,710 bytes)
9. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 00:22:25 -0400; Blueprinting a distributor would involve making sure it works exactly as designed. Meaning no shot bushings, fatigued advance springs, worn or out of spec lobes, worn breaker plate pivots, proper sh; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00694.html (17,309 bytes)
10. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 01:13:56 -0400; I have a Computer Engineering degree, so maybe I can't answer your question but I can design an embedded computer to simulate it on the fly! Just a slight caution, "lower emissions" doesn't necessari; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00697.html (11,639 bytes)
11. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: jphender@soli.inav.net; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 09:13:58 -0500 (CDT); I'd have to differ on this part of the historical perspective. High voltage semiconductor switching was just not feasible (or reliable) in earlier decades. The vacuum tubes exited your television set; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00708.html (10,904 bytes)
12. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Dwgwater@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:13:06 EDT; << 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. >> I should have been following along more cl; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00713.html (8,899 bytes)
13. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:07:06 -0400; Now this is what I call a thread. A little grey-matter aerobics. Good stuff. Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00726.html (8,104 bytes)
14. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:11:16 -0400; Personally, I like to know why. I think many things are quite amazing. As far as long-winded, univited opinions - I should have studied engineering. :-) Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00728.html (9,413 bytes)
15. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:31:36 -0400; Probably pretty good. I have four distributors, three in cars that all have working advances and one in a box that doesn't. Pretty good ratio. My "pet freshen up" to every car I get to know is to str; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00740.html (9,418 bytes)
16. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:57:58 -0400; This would be top on my list as far as "free" improvements to any LBC. Can anyone add to the list? -- Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada. tboicey@brit.ca, http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/ [ Seeking some misce; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00743.html (9,105 bytes)
17. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 01:25:27 -0400; I agree with Trevor on the cleaning up the distributor. When I purchased my car the advance weights were doing as he describes (actually a bit worse). I disassembled the distributor and freed them up; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00746.html (9,242 bytes)
18. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: rickb@brodynet.com; Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 21:29:00 +0000; I have just installed a Lucas Sport coil with my 3 year-old Ignitor, and it is working fine. No other modifications. Rick Brodeur '74 Midget daily driver; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00838.html (10,036 bytes)

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