blue motor electronic dissy into grey motor

[thecanoeguy]

hello guys
can a blue motor dissy be modified to slot into a grey
thanks dave

[hsv-001]

You should be able to get an electronic set up for the original dizzy . A guy borrowed one off me some 20 years ago and never returned it . Haydn

[GreyFC]

They can and have been.  I will.find that picture for you tomorrow

This is mine it is a XE Falcon electronic dizzy modified.to suit grey.

[hsv-001]

That's cool , I love it when I can learn new stuff . Cheers Haydn

[mcl1959]

The Vic club has sold dozens of grey electronic conversion kits to our members over the years. We imported the kits from the U.S. I believe.  It was such a neat conversion that it could not be detected even on a stock engine.
We haven't had them in stock though now for quite a few years. I think they were Pertronic brand?

Ken

[Not Happy Jan]

I bought a couple from Maco a few years back.I'm sure he still  is selling them.
Nick

[Maco]

I bought a couple from Maco a few years back.I'm sure he still  is selling them.
Nick

Still have some available, thanks for the heads up Nick.

John

[fcwrangler]

John, pm sent
Jim

[DJ]

I'm curious John.
What are these units you have?
Dave.

[Trevor_B]

Hi guys,
If you want more background on the Pertronics install and other related discussions then check out this thread (and some of the other links within that thread).

http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=14835.0

To see the install check out this link http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/ignitionpert/ignitionpert.htm - yep, it is on a Mercedes but they use the same dissy.

Couple of things, there is also another manufacturer that sells a similar unit (I think it is by Bosch) that is basically the same. Also, the units really just replace the points/condenser. It does not significantly improve performance. Some people have reported a small increase in power and most agree that their car starts better. Best thing for me is not having to worry about points  :)
Trevor_B

[Harv]

I took a good look at the technical side of the Petronix units over on the "other forum":
http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=20727
(it was supposed to be a magneto thread, but I got distracted  ::)).

Agree that most people will see little improvement in performance, though easier starts and less maintenance.

Cheers,
Harv (easily distracted appreciator of fine ignition products).

[hsv-001]

Ok , can I get some advice .I need advice on changing from petronix with Fireball XR 700 ignition module to new after market commodore electronic dizzy and ignition module  .I get the three wires into the module ,red+ yellow - and black to ground but there is three wires returning to the dizzy ,black, white, grey ,where as the commodore dizzy has only a red wire and a black wire . I think the petronix and the fireball were as a set . Anybody? Cheers Haydn

[Maco]

I'm curious John.
What are these units you have?
Dave.

Pertronix for a grey motor Dave.

John

[DJ]

Pertronix for a grey motor Dave.
John

Thanks John, wasn't sure. PM sent.

[thecanoeguy]

hello John,
could you give me the details of the kit from you , i will buy one , I have a stock EJ (apparently from engine number) motor in my  FC ute ,I bought the ute as is , and the engine has new paint, but never been ran in car, no exhaust or leads so don't really know if been reconditioned or just painted, can't be asked mucking about with points to get her running ,
Cheers Dave

[Maco]

hello John,
could you give me the details of the kit from you , i will buy one , I have a stock EJ (apparently from engine number) motor in my  FC ute ,I bought the ute as is , and the engine has new paint, but never been ran in car, no exhaust or leads so don't really know if been reconditioned or just painted, can't be asked mucking about with points to get her running ,
Cheers Dave

You have a PM.
John

[thecanoeguy]

thanks John
can't wait to get the old girl fired up now
dave