Jorge,
Probably not (emphasis on "probably" ... I've never tried it).
Unlike points--which supply current to the primary ignition system as
long as they are closed--the Pertronix unit supplies current for a fixed
period ("time constant") regardless of the rotational speed of the distributor
shaft (this is why Pertronix-equipped cars run smoother across a greater
RPM range). In other words, when it's triggered by one of the rotating magnets
the
Pertronix switches current to the coil, then breaks the circuit after a fixed
time
period, and the collapsing field in the primary creates the voltage in the
secondary circuit to fire the spark. I would think it would be nearly
impossible
to capture this event with a static timing rig (plus you risk damaging the
Pertronix
unit).
Are you sure the Pertronix is installed correctly? When I installed mine, the
timing was way off, but close enough to get the engine started and do a
dynamic timing check. Unlike a points system, which switches the current
to ground, the Pertronix switches current above the coil and you need an
alternate ground circuit. I used the lead to the battery cutoff switch, after
moving it to the other terminal on the switch.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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>I recently replaced the points and the coil on my BJ8
> with a Pertronix electro and coil to see if it would
> eliminate a terrible missing/backfiring problem that
> occurred @3000 rpm, now the engine will not start.
> Can you use the static method of timing the ignition
> on a car using an electronic ignition?
> Thanks
> Jorge Garcia
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