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rddaves54 · 01-19-2009, 04:35 PM

I have Pertronix ignition kit (1181) and was wondering about the measurements they provide. I have the measurements correct when the distributor is down but when I push it up like they say the measurement calls for shims that they provide. The gap cannot go over .060 and mine does when the distributor is pushed up. I have to take the bottom gear off to put in the shims.

Two questions. First is it that important for the measurement to be that precise?
If so how is the bottom gear taken off. Do I remove the pin and then use a gear puller?

I put a Pertronix in my 64 Corvair 6cylinder and did not have to do all this measuring.

cooldudecoco · 01-19-2009, 05:04 PM

i had one in my 1964 chevelle worked fine took it off and its in parts box along with other good ideals i had . dont know if you need parts for one but you need some just ask and i will dig it out ..

dave2953 · 01-19-2009, 06:10 PM

I'm not sure why you would need to do all that messing around, but I believe you can use a punch to knock the pin out of the bottom of that gear and the gear should slide off.

cparman · 01-19-2009, 06:56 PM

I have installed several of these units and like them. The clearance is important so the magnetic pickup ( the thing that bolts where the points were) and the reluctor ( the thing you bolt to the distributor shaft ) are able to read each other. This is a neat system and is a hall effect type electronic ignition. Some of the OE boys used this kind of thing in the 70's. If you get the clearance clse you will be ok.
Yes you need a small center punch to drive the roll pin out of the gear, and the gear will wiggle off. Take you time pulling the distributor shaft out. Sometimes they can have build up on them and not want to come all they way out. A bit of WD 40 on the shaft, and work it in and out and you will be fine. Me and my guys have probably done 20 + Pertronix installs, and have yet to see one comeback. I would recommend a new coil. Have seen a few coils fail right after startup.

71 super · 01-19-2009, 08:49 PM

These are great systems. I have one on my bb and it works great. IT really beats the stock points and you can't tell it is even there (stock resto). I have a Crane unit for my 4x4 just because it came with a rev limiter built into it. I have not tried it yet but anticipate the sme type of results as the pertronix unit.

MickMc · 01-20-2009, 02:16 PM

This is a good read if you're doing homework.

http://www.lectriclimited.com/mainpage.htm

Mick

01-19-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
rddaves54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 231	Pertronix ignition kit I have Pertronix ignition kit (1181) and was wondering about the measurements they provide. I have the measurements correct when the distributor is down but when I push it up like they say the measurement calls for shims that they provide. The gap cannot go over .060 and mine does when the distributor is pushed up. I have to take the bottom gear off to put in the shims. Two questions. First is it that important for the measurement to be that precise? If so how is the bottom gear taken off. Do I remove the pin and then use a gear puller? I put a Pertronix in my 64 Corvair 6cylinder and did not have to do all this measuring.

01-19-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
cooldudecoco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: baltimore Posts: 136	Re: Pertronix ignition kit i had one in my 1964 chevelle worked fine took it off and its in parts box along with other good ideals i had . dont know if you need parts for one but you need some just ask and i will dig it out ..

01-19-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Pertronix ignition kit I'm not sure why you would need to do all that messing around, but I believe you can use a punch to knock the pin out of the bottom of that gear and the gear should slide off. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

01-19-2009, 06:56 PM	#4
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Pertronix ignition kit I have installed several of these units and like them. The clearance is important so the magnetic pickup ( the thing that bolts where the points were) and the reluctor ( the thing you bolt to the distributor shaft ) are able to read each other. This is a neat system and is a hall effect type electronic ignition. Some of the OE boys used this kind of thing in the 70's. If you get the clearance clse you will be ok. Yes you need a small center punch to drive the roll pin out of the gear, and the gear will wiggle off. Take you time pulling the distributor shaft out. Sometimes they can have build up on them and not want to come all they way out. A bit of WD 40 on the shaft, and work it in and out and you will be fine. Me and my guys have probably done 20 + Pertronix installs, and have yet to see one comeback. I would recommend a new coil. Have seen a few coils fail right after startup.

01-19-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Pertronix ignition kit These are great systems. I have one on my bb and it works great. IT really beats the stock points and you can't tell it is even there (stock resto). I have a Crane unit for my 4x4 just because it came with a rev limiter built into it. I have not tried it yet but anticipate the sme type of results as the pertronix unit. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

01-20-2009, 02:16 PM	#6
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: Pertronix ignition kit This is a good read if you're doing homework. http://www.lectriclimited.com/mainpage.htm Mick



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