Bob,
The Pertronix system is very much like a set of points, i.e., you can set
the
timing with a light bulb. You do not need to use a strobe light. I've been
very
pleased with the one that I installed two years ago (I bought it from Skip
Kelsey).
Bud Krueger
52TD
"Bob D." wrote:
> Hurray, I managed to order the correct Pertronix Ignitor for my car. I'm
> still not absolutely sure which cam I've got (you can go blind starring at
> the outlines in the shop manual - symmetric, asymmetric or high-lift), but
> the magnetic cam collar fits like a glove.
>
> Now the question: How do I time the engine now? I realize I have to use a
> timing light now (been doing it this way for years on the MGB). But how many
> degrees at what rpm? I know some people like to set the timing empirically,
> but I'd feel better with a definite figure. That way I won't be driving
> around constantly worrying about pinging.
>
> If there are no published figures around, maybe one of the empirical guys
> has measured the advance after setting it by ear. Any advice will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
> 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
> .
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