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Re: Dwell & Petronix.

To: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Dwell & Petronix.
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:36:34 +0800
simon -

there's no way to set dwell using a pertonix.  it is set in the module.

i think the optical ignition kits (like mallory) have this adjustment.

i do know the new dutch distributor out there automatically adjusts the dwell.

best regards,

alan


On 7/15/06, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk> wrote:
> Don't jump to any conclusions....I do know that a Petronix means no points
> and no points means no dwell. But, the instructions of my old Gunsons
> Autoranger says that dwell can be checked and set in some electronic
> ignitions, particularly those that are installed in old fashioned
> distributors as after market add-ons.
> So, what should my dwell meter read with my Petronix? Not 60 degrees(360
> divided by 6)? Not 35 degrees per points?
> What do your meters read with your petronii?
> Can it be adjusted? Even a little bit?!?
> Thanks,
>
> Simon Lachlan
> Comfort House
> Bradninch
> Devon EX5 4NN
> UK
> MkII BT7.
>
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