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07-08-2008, 06:53 PM
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Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Points conversion.
On the '65, I'm looking at keeping the engine looking somewhat original. I want to stick with the original distributor and coil rather than going HEI like I did on my other trucks. Anyhow, I know Pertronix has a good conversion kit. Has anyone tried this one from Crane? Who has the best deals for these kits?
Thanks...jc   http://store.summitracing.com/partde...53+4294908211+
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Joseph Chavez  "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 |
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07-08-2008, 08:45 PM
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Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada
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Re: Points conversion.
Can't comment on the Crane, but I'm using the Pertronix on the 292 I'm working on for the same reason. Electrically speaking, these are pretty simple devices, and Crane has other ignition boxes that would require crank triggers, so I doubt this is "outside" of their area of expertise. They're probably tired of Pertronix making all the $ on this need.
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07-08-2008, 10:35 PM
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Location: Fairdale, Kentucky
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Re: Points conversion.
I ordered the Pertronix kit for my 235, it's all here and still in the boxes. I like it. It seems simple and will look stock... got mine off evilbay think I got about 155 in electronics module and new coil and wires....
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07-09-2008, 08:34 AM
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1961 crewcab
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Location: missoula, mt
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Re: Points conversion.
my 1990 sub with a sbc tbfi had what I thought was the old style points/coil system , but my mechanic told me that it was a newer hei?
I will have to investigate and get a pic, because it looked like the old stuff. |
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07-09-2008, 09:18 AM
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1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: Points conversion.
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As for the Crane setup, I did a little google search on them and they seem to have a lot of problems with the 'rev limiter' thats built in. I don't think I want to take that chance. I'll stick with the Pertronix.
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Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 |
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07-09-2008, 09:36 AM
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Location: Allen,TX
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Re: Points conversion.
Talk to Ignitionman on chevytalk.org about pertronix. You probably won't be quite so ready to get one after that.
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07-09-2008, 09:46 AM
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Re: Points conversion.
I put one in my truck way back. And I can tell you after I put the Mallory HEI in it put the pertronix to shame. Still, you don't have to mess with points though.
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07-09-2008, 01:01 PM
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Location: WA
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Re: Points conversion.
I put the Crane conversion on a Nova. Worked like a champ untill I sold her. I did carry the old parts in the glove box just in case though.
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07-09-2008, 05:31 PM
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Re: Points conversion.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...mZ270251085493 |
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07-09-2008, 11:57 PM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Points conversion.
I can't comment on their points conversion but my son did buy one of the Flamethrower HEI's. When we needed a replacement part for it (our mistake not warranty) they couldn't sell us the part....said they don't carry replacement parts
 So I doubt if I will buy any Pertronix products again. Just my experience, your experience may vary.
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07-10-2008, 10:31 AM
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Re: Points conversion.
I am going to order one of these again. I had one with my last engine and I liked it. It has an ajustable vaccum advance and it even comes with extra springs for the machanical advance. Not a bad price if you factor in the $25 rebate.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mallo...3286.m14.l1318
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07-10-2008, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The West
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Re: Points conversion.
Check out the breakerless ignition from M&H. These guys know their stuff and offer great tech service.
http://www.wiringharness.com/ |
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