Thanks, Robert... problem with the Twin Cam in the Seven is that the dizzy
is nestled right under the intake manifold, the inner fender severely
restricts access, and basically the only way to do anything to the dizzy is
to take the manifold off, or pull the dizzy out of the block. I pulled the
dizzy out last time - it's quicker than to take the manifold off.
If I cannot get the PerTronix to function properly again, I'll try the
Crane. I still have the original points set up, but I am not sure I want to
go back to that considering the hassle to get to the distributor. For some
of you good mechanics out there, that would be no problem - for me, it is!
Also, I know every one tells me points are good up to 8000 revs or even
more, but I sure had problems with that engine and points in the dizzy over
7000 rpm (misfires).
JLC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:15 AM
To: Jacques Le Clainche; Spridgeteers
Subject: RE: Electronic ignition question
Electronic ignitions do that....mostly they are either off or on and since
modern cars
are electronic, towing has been offered by your insurance company
accordingly...'cause when they go bad the car stops....dead.
I have a PerTronix for years and thus far it has been OK, but I put less
than 10k on the car per year.
A PerTronix II has auto-dwell compensation for better high rpm spark.
The foregoing having been said, I used Cranes for many, many years prior to
PerTronix. I had NO problems with either
their 700 or "upgraded" 3000 unit which comes with a smooth rev-cut plug in.
During my Crane times I put at least 15k annually on my Spridgets, inclusive
of limited access highway commuting between home and NY airport "office".
Never had a problem with a Crane, ever.
Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
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