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Re: Ignition questions (Pertronix, timing, and vacuum advance)

To: "Kyle Hagemann" <kyle@sonic.net>,
Subject: Re: Ignition questions (Pertronix, timing, and vacuum advance)
From: "Ron & Julie Edgar" <rvedgar@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:42:42 -0400
Hi kyle,

My 1600 has tube half way and hose on that hookes to the bottom of the aft
carb.
I have pictures of that and the pertonics mounting if you would like me to
send them

Ron Edgar
68 1600
Ft Lauderdale

http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/mia/r/v/rvedgar/

----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Hagemann <kyle@sonic.net>
To: roadster <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 12:04 PM
Subject: Ignition questions (Pertronix, timing, and vacuum advance)


> Hi all:
>
> Got a new non-smog distributor and Pertronix ignition in my '69
> 2000.  Didn't really notice a big performance increase, but it
> starts and idles WAY better.
>
> However, the Pertronix install instructions state the clearance from
> reluctor (probably not what it's really called) and the pickup to be
> .030"  The problem I have is that the mounting holes for the
> Pertronix place are countersunk, leaving ZERO adjustability unless I
> break out the ol' Dremel and slot one of the mounting holes.  What
> have the rest of you done?
>
> What should I set the idle timing at with this stuff?
>
> I don't currently have the vacuum advance hooked up, as the non-smog
> distributor uses a threaded fitting instead of plain vacuum line.
> What are the list's thoughts on the vacuum advance from performance,
> drivability, and economy perspectives?  If I should hook the vac
> advance back up, what's the best way to do it?  Looks like I need a
> fitting of some type...
>
> TIA,
>        ____  Kyle Hagemann, Born-Again Grease Monkey From Beyond
>    _.;(____\____    72 240Z, L28, 5spd, poly, etc. - The Z-Beast
>   |  _ |   |  _'@`, 69 2000, U20, shagadelic baby! - El Projecto
>   `-(@)------(@)-;  84 Maxima, 280ZX in sedan disguise - Mr. Max
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>
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>
>


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