[Spits] Pertronix in 1980 Spitfire

tr6parts at charter.net tr6parts at charter.net
Wed May 23 12:34:59 MDT 2012


They originally come with a piece of plastic that is used to set  the 
gap.

Unfortunately I don't have it with me to tell you how wide it is.

Al




On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Roger Elliott wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a Pertronix unit in my 1980 Spitfire (45DM4).  The Ignitor 
> plate is held in place using one screw, so it can pivot some and 
> change the gap between the ignitor and the magnetic sleeve.
> I contacted Pertronix - they said I don't need to worry about the gap 
> as it is preset.  But since the ignitor plate will pivot, the gap can 
> change.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions on how it is properly positioned?
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Elliott
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