I had that setup on my last car, worked ok for awhile then developed a miss,
went back to troublefree for me points.
i've seen quite a few other posts about missing with that setup.
>
> Hi All
>
> Hope you don't mind a question from me (again) <G>. I have of course a TVR
> with the TR6 drive train hence my email to this group. I have what I
> consider a VERY perplexing, odd and strange problem with the
> starting/running/timing of my car.
>
> I just installed a set of Pertronix electric "points" to my car. Upon
> cranking the car to start the "normal" way (Choke/light gas) it starts right
> away and then dies 3-4 seconds later.. Time and time again this happens. I
> found that if I stomp on the gas at the same time it then starts, runs and
> idles as it should.
>
> I guess I have several problems all rolled in to one. The first problem is
> it starting as I said above, the second problem is that once running and I
> put a timing light on it the light is VERY erratic , jumps all over the
> place at idle! (but idles fine) My buddy said (I don't know much about
> timing) it is at 18 Static and 33 Total advanced with no Vacume. (What
> should it be?)
>
> I'm "assuming" that this erratic plug firing is due to the poor starting of
> the car. but not sure. Your thoughts? The funny thing is, that once the car
> is running it runs great! Smooth, power and what I have really noticed is
> how much quieter it runs with the Pertronix in it.
>
> Another problem I have is there is NO vacuum AT ALL from the Manifold. Any
> idea why and how to fix it please?
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