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Re: [Healeys] Pertronix Electronic Ingnition for BJ8 with TR6 Distributo

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pertronix Electronic Ingnition for BJ8 with TR6 Distributor Cap
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:52:54 -0700
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Side note:  I recently bought a second Pertronix as a spare.  My original 
Ignitor--fitted many years ago--was part# 
LU162P12, the newer one is LU162P12A.  I fit both units with spade connectors 
to allow easi(er) and quick(er) 
installation, and when doing so noticed the later unit had a different 
baseplate configuration.  It appears the 
Pertronix 'pickup' sits 'earlier' in the firing sequence; e.g. if the old unit 
fit at 6 o'clock in the distributor, the 
new one fits at 8 o'clock (the distrbutor cam turns counterclockwise).  I 
expect if I have to fit the spare in the field 
my timing will be grossly advanced.  I figured I could change the timing to get 
a decent idle, then drive carefully to 
see if there's any knock and retard from there (or advance until I get knock 
then retard).  I don't want to carry my 
advance meter at all times, but if necessary I'd buy one--most decent parts 
houses and Sears--should have them, and set 
the timing correctly.

Bob



On 6/10/2013 10:59 PM, Dave Murphy wrote:
> Dear List,
>
> Thanks for all those who responded to my question!
>
> I did speak to two people at Pertronix and they both said that the correct
> unit for my car is the one made for Austin-Healeys (Moss #222-415 ) as the
> unit must match the Austin-Healey baseplate inside the distributor. They said
> the Pertronix made for the TR6 probably won't fit my distributor baseplate.
>
> Both Pertronix people thought the inside of the distributor caps (TR6 and
> Austin-Healey 3000) must be similar enough (because many AH people do use the
> TR6 cap) so that the Pertronix for the Austin-Healey baseplate would work with
> either cap.
>
> So I've ordered the Moss #222-415 Pertronix as my spare for my trip to
> Conclave.
>
> -Dave Murphy
>
>
>
>


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