[Roadsters] the NEVER ENDING story

[dave]

Hi Ed.  The primary resistance is what counts for a coil.  The ballast
resistor, if used, adds to it.  The higher the resistance, the less current
can flow.  If you use a very low resistance coil in the wrong application,
they tend to blow up or leak.  Also, some oil filled coils cannot be mounted
sideways, Crane PS60, for example.  You need to read the Pertronix
instructions and use the recommended ballast resistor and coil, and
depending on the coil used, mount it upright.

Chris Beyer had a brand new Pertronix coil I sent him start leaking after a
few minutes, probably factory defective.  Specs matched what I use.    I'll
stick to my regular brands from here on, they've been trouble free, mounted
either way.

Tom, thanks for the nice review.  As far as the whacky timing, unless the
advance weights were sticking or flopping loose, I remember reading that the
pertronix units have a retard feature for easy starting.  It supposedly
retards the timing 10 or 15 degrees at cranking speeds, (approx 200rpm) This
may explain the timing being all over the map.

Dave Brisco
ECR


-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Mitchell [mailto:edmitche at gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:14 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] the NEVER ENDING story

Ok..Dead Betty...once again DEAD  {~*Pout*~}
I installed a Pertronix Electronic Ignition.do-ma-hitchie
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx
And now it seems my coil blew up.  Dunno if I have the wrong coil for use
with the pertronix thang
Coil is a diamond FTM-063GT 12v  (looks like this thing -->)
http://www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/seller/3885279/sell_ignition_coil_gt63.htm
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I noticed while installing the Pertronix Electronic Ignition...they also had
pertronix coils identified on a small pamphlet.but I "assumed" they we're
basically wanting me to buy more of their products.
So I guess the question is.will any Datsun 1600 spec'd coil work with the
Pertronix Elec. Ign.?
(or it's a drinking game to drink whenever pertronix is mentioned) (OMG -
how many more time could I possibly mention Pertronix?)
Thanks for any info
Ed Mitchell

Las Cruces New Mexico

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