Stu,
I just went through the same thing. Try static timing, you'll discover
that the Pertronix is indistinguishable from breaker points. A 12v bulb
connected to the distributor terminal will illuminate when the Pertronix would
fire the ignition (ala points opening). I didn't expect that, either. But it
works.
Bud
Stuart Keen wrote:
> I have just installed a Pertronix Ignitor pointless ignition system in
> my 51 MGTD with High Lift distributor cam. The installation was
> extremely simple, but I am finding that the car runs rough. I have
> adjusted the timing to what I thought was about right, with revs approx
> 950, but am looking for advice from any one that has experience with
> this system. What advance (or retard) angles should I be looking for in
> a dynamic condition and at what rpm? The TD manual says you should only
> set the timing in a static condition unless you can get the revs down to
> 700. That's not possible with my TD. It has to be timed in a dynamic
> situation; a bulb in static condition will not work since the Pertronix
> system works with magnets.
>
> Thanks for any advice
>
> Stu Keen
> Venice, Fl
>
> simbafish@home.com
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