Electronic ignition

[MattFC]

Just wondering, has anybody on here tried one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pertronix-Ignitor-Holden-Grey-motor-6-cyl-Bosch-/360322710949?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e4e83da5
Would love to know if they are any good before I fork out for one.
Cheers, Matt.

[Maco]

Matt,

You have pm.

Cheers
John

[colt]

I have just finished fitting one of these to my car. Set up the same as my old dizzy for the moment. Any improvement is marginal, but the lack of points has to be an improvement.

Easy to fit, some small mods to dizzy needed. I put it in a spare dizzy I had and keep the original in the boot just in case.

Colin.

[Rusty_T]

 ; ;D

I have installed one in my wagon and it made quite a difference. No more back fires or coughing and farting when the foot was planted. Smoooooth as now, and runs beautifuly. I intend putting one in our project ute.

Rusty

[Paul In Ireland]

That looks good to me but I am not the best mechanically. What mode are needed and is it fairly straight forward to swap out the old and put in the new? I know how to use a spanner and can also use a sledge hammer if that doesn't work....

[hawk]

Paul ,i have fitted one to my car over 12months ago .Its not hard to do.Know harder than changing a set of points.
I have put a link up that shows you what you need to do.
Regards,Greg.

http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/ignitionpert/ignitionpert.htm

[Paul In Ireland]

Thanks Greg - at least I can park the sledgehammer, for now anyway!  ;D

[Gertie]

I have fitted one to my FC and am very happy with it. One thing I had a problem with was not getting the plastic piece down far enough over the cam, had to file a bit off the vacuum advance lever which stops the plastic part from getting down to the correct location. The motor never ran so smoothly.

[newman]

I can only agree with the other posts, ease of fitting and maintenance free ;D

But I also carry an original points dissy in my spares when I go out of town, lets just say there's never a sure thing with old cars ;)

Mick 8)

[FCrob]

Hi all, new to the forum and need advice.
Trying to install a Pertronix electronic ignition system to the grey motor dizzy in the FC.
The problem is the magnetic ring when installed doesn't push on the dizzy shaft far enough to allow the rotor button to be fitted correctly.
Has anyone experienced this problem?
The vacuum advance plate hasn't, been ground as per the instruction, but this does'nt appear the problem.
Cheers, FCRob   

[FCRB26]

^{But I also carry an original points dissy in my spares when I go out of town, lets just say there's never a sure thing with old cars Wink}



Dont you mean theres never a sure thing with E Bay specials as well  :D

[colt]

FCrob, see the post above from Gertie. It may be the advance lever causing the problem. You do need to take a bit off the lever.

Colin.

[newman]

Fcrob,

Mate just follow the instructions about grinding a bit off the lever and you'll be right ;)

Like most things regarding our cars, things go so much easier talking to people who have "Been there, done that"

Mick 8)

[FCrob]

Thanks guys, I had already filed a bit off the vacuum advance but the problem was just a bit reluctant to tap the magnet on the shaft.... But that's all it needed.... Used a deep socket and what do you know it went on.
Will let you all know the outcome when I complete the job.

[FCrob]

Completed installing Pertronix electronic ignition to my grey. Just required a minor timing adjustment and is running smoother than ever. Rough cold starts are in the past.
Very happy with the outcome.
Fcrob

[Rabbitoh]

Just fitted one of these (Petronix Ignitor 1864A) to my stock FE Grey. Car will just start, but will not run. Only drama with the installation was the magnet sleeve top face partially cracked off as I pushed it down, so I glued it back together and re-fitted it.
There was a white stuck-on label on the inside face of the Ignitor module (which faces the magnet sleeve) with a serial number printed on it, which I removed prior to fitting.
My questions are:
Would the glued top on the magnet sleeve cause problems?
How should the dizzy be installed initially, advanced, retarded, zeroed?
Should the label (I removed) be left on?
Would the stock Ignition coil satisfy the minimum 1.5 ohms resistance requirement of this unit?
Any thoughts appreciated,
R.

[colt]

Rabbitoh, don't know about the crack, I would set the timing up initially as per stock settings and go from there. When I bought mine the kit came with a new coil which I presume is specific for the module.

Colin.

[Maco]

Just fitted one of these (Petronix Ignitor 1864A) to my stock FE Grey. Car will just start, but will not run. Only drama with the installation was the magnet sleeve top face partially cracked off as I pushed it down, so I glued it back together and re-fitted it.
There was a white stuck-on label on the inside face of the Ignitor module (which faces the magnet sleeve) with a serial number printed on it, which I removed prior to fitting.
My questions are:
Would the glued top on the magnet sleeve cause problems?
How should the dizzy be installed initially, advanced, retarded, zeroed?
Should the label (I removed) be left on?
Would the stock Ignition coil satisfy the minimum 1.5 ohms resistance requirement of this unit?
Any thoughts appreciated,
R.

Hi R,

Where did you purchase the kit from?

From my experience any issues at all with magnet it will cause problems.

Cheers
John

[john253a]

i got mine from ebay, of the same bloke
but if you go to his us site the same kit is $50 cheaper @ $82.50 +$14p&h


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PerTronix-Ignitor-Bosch-6-cyl-1864A-Mercedes-/200749242745?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebd965979

ebay au
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pertronix-Ignitor-Holden-Grey-motor-6-cyl-Bosch-/360427383504?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eb256ad0
$130 + $12p&h

big saving and sold from same bloke

[newman]

Rabbitoh, don't know about the crack, I would set the timing up initially as per stock settings and go from there. When I bought mine the kit came with a new coil which I presume is specific for the module.

Colin.

Col,

I used a Bosch GT40 (non resistor type) in mine with success ;)

I think there is a Pertronix troubleshooting site on the net, I'll have a look later.

Mick 8)