My curiosity is piqued? What is a "Petronix ignitor" and what value enhancing attribute(s) does it serve?
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> From: Bubba Albano[SMTP:aalbano(at)home.com]
> Reply To: Bubba Albano
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 4:52 AM
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: ignition timing
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> robert nanzig wrote:
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> > I just installed a Pertronix ignitor in my distributor ( very easy
> > installation ) but now my timing is way off. Is this to be expected?
> > Which way do you turn the distributor to retard the spark?
> > While I'm at it, I have a new o-ring for the distributor to stop an
> > oil leak. The shop manual makes it sound very simple to remove and
> > replace the distributor. Is there a trick to make sure the timing isn't
> > completely messed up when I put it back in? Does the gear that meshes
> > with the teeth on the cam come out as part of the distributor assembly.
> > If not , then it looks like you would have to be off by 180 degrees to
> > replace it incorrectly. Is this correct?
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> > Rob Nanzig
> > 67SV
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> Rob, just loosen the clamp bolt and pull it straight out. The shaft at the
> end has a drive dog that mates with a slot. The drive dog is offset so it
> can only go in one way.
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> Anthony
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> 70 Spitfire
> 66 SV
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