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October 26, 2003
I know this is basic but maybe it will save someone else a lot of
frustration. The previous owner of my car had installed a Pertronix
distributor conversion on my 1963 1098cc Sprite. No other
modifications; no new wires, coil or plugs.
Since I drive this car to work every day, I decided to replace all
of the basic electrical components; relay, fuse box, spark plug
wires etc. I also decided to replace the Pertronix unit with a new
one AND their coil.
Having accomplished all of that, the car ran hot, stumbled until it
got warmed up and idled strangely. I fiddled with the idle, mixture
etc. to no avail. Even bought the Weber handbook and Lucas
troubleshooting manual. Decided to recheck the timing and voila!, it
was way way retarded. Don't know how or why but before you call
Pertronix griping about their products, check the timing.I should
have looked there first. Even if you THINK your timing is dead on,
look again. It runs like a scalded tortoise now.
Happy motoring!
Jack
"austinbud2002" < GPIAB@... > 26328
Posted on October 26, 2003 04:50 PM
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