[Tigers] Distributor Performance

[Bob Josten]

What about installing the Pertronix setup in a dual point distributor?
Bob J.


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 8:11 AM, wseay <wseay at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> The objective of the dual-point distributor is to increase dwell to get a
> larger spark.  With the Pertronix you get the increased dwell with none of
> the disadvantages of the mechanical point set in the dual-point setup.
> There is one potential advantage to the dual-point distributor that you
> might want to consider though.  The dual-point distributor is set up to
> optimize performance.  As such, it has no vacuum advance and, presumably,
> has a mechanical advance curve which is intended for maximum performance
> rather than the best compromise between economy (i.e. with vacuum advance)
> and performance.  If you install a Pertronix unit you will retain the stock
> vacuum and mechanical advance which should provide the best
> economy/performance compromise.  If you want the combined advantage of low
> maintenance from the Pertronix and optimal performance from the dual-point
> you can install a Pertronix unit, disconnect the vacuum advance and diddle
> with the mechanical advance.
>
>
> Will Seay - wseay at embarqmail.com
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> -----Original Message----- From: Robert D. Hogan
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 10:37 AM
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> Subject: [Tigers] Distributor Performance
>
>
> Is there any performance advantage of a Ford dual point distributor over a
> Pertronix electronically  triggered distributor.  There certainly can't be
> a maintenance advantage to a dual point, so is a dual point's firing worth
> it?
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