[6pack] TR6 Dizzy - Part 2

[Joe Laurito]

This is what happens when one bozo writes installation instructions and
another bozo follows them to a tee. I hope neither one of us gets the
opportunity to work on the next moon shot.

I removed the IC assembly from the distributor and filed the slot out a bit.
When I put them back in I was now able to move the plate in & out, so I
closed the gap as far as I could and I almost got it to the size of the
plastic gauge (close...almost there). I was then able to set the timing to
where I wanted it and the car seems to be running OK now.

I'll have to drive it around a bit and make some fine adjustments, but I
think I'm OK now.

Thanks John and thanks to all the other folks who provided food for thought.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Joe Laurito
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 8:34 AM
To: shewfamily at aol.com; rmcbride at mi.rr.com; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] TR6 Dizzy - Part 2

Ummmm..no, there was nothing in the Pertronix instructions about making any
adjustment. I loosened the nuts and tried to move the plate but there is no
movement; might have to file the slotted hole for more clearance. Is that
little piece of clear plastic the adjusting tool? 

 

Joe

 

From: shewfamily at aol.com [mailto:shewfamily at aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:44 PM
To: trglory at verizon.net; rmcbride at mi.rr.com; 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] TR6 Dizzy - Part 2

 

Just checking to make sure you set the air gap between the pickup and the
ring that goes over the lobes.  You indicated that you installed it but you
didn't mention setting that gap with the gap tool provided.  Just checking.

John Shewmake

'74 TR6 with Pertronics

Birmingham, AL