[Healeys] Pertronix question

[rrengineer @dslextreme.com]

They DO have positive ground Pertronix units.  Let's not confuse the masses
with statements like: No Pertronix until changed to neg ground!  My Bugeye
is Positive ground with a rebuilt Advanced Distributors unit that Jeff
installed the Pertronix unit during the rebuild for me.  Also using a solid
state voltage regulator.  Works better at directing electricity using a
generator.  It will make the generator last longer.  Email
bobj50 at camcast.net for further info.  Here is the article by Bob Jeffers on
converting your voltage regulator: *http://tinyurl.com/yb8m6ws*
I also have converted the box for the BN2.  No financial interest, just a
very satisfied customer.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Scott -
>
> If you weren't putting in Pertronix you could get away with that procedure,
> but with Pertronix you also must make sure the coil leads are reversed
> (double check them against the Pertronix diagram) otherwise you'll blow out
> your Pertronix unit.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM, <RAWDAWGS at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have rebuilt the engine on my Longbridge BN4(thank you, Richard  Mayor)
> > Tonite I turned the engine over and have good oil pressure and  flow. I
> > would
> > really like to to start the beast. I figured that I  should go ahead and
> > switch to modern ignition, starter and fuel pump . I am  thinking I will
> > start
> > the car with the generator, but  because I am  planning to eventually go
> > to an alternator, I ordered a negative ground  pertronics. My thinking is
> I
> > can just change out my fuel pump and polarize the  generator and get her
> > started. My understanding of the process is that you  switch battery
> cables
> > and
> > turn on the ignition and quickly short the A and  F connections on the
> > voltage regulator. Sounds like magic. Is it really   that easy? How do I
> > know if
> > it "took"? I have a negative ground pertronics how  should I hook it up
> to
> > the coil? Anyway I can fry the Pertronics? Blow up my  garage? Thanks,
> > Scott
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