Electronic Ignition

Kappy · 03-12-2008

I'm planning on installing a Petronix electronic ignition and would appreciate any tips, tricks or traps that I should be aware of. I've purchased the unit and it appears straight forward but I've learned (the costly way) that it's always wise to ask more experienced people first (in anticipation of "screwing" it up). I purchased a 73 manual GT last year that was idle for about 4 years. It starts but idle is rough and carburetor replacement is next on the list.

I appreciate any advice.

Thank you,

Kappy

jvandyke · 03-12-2008

Try searching for "Pertronix" you'll be able to read for days! I don't have one, I have the Crane Cams XR700. Not sure really which is better or desired, just what I inherited from the PO. In fact, I just hooked it back up last night and am very hopeful all is well when I fire it up this afternoon, sunny warm (relatively) day and it's becoming time to turn her into the frequent driver again.
Good luck.

tekenaar · 03-12-2008

Go here . . .

gt crazy · 03-12-2008

Theres plenty of threads in the search bar. It should only take about 30 seconds to find one

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Kappy Opeler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	Unanswered: Electronic Ignition I'm planning on installing a Petronix electronic ignition and would appreciate any tips, tricks or traps that I should be aware of. I've purchased the unit and it appears straight forward but I've learned (the costly way) that it's always wise to ask more experienced people first (in anticipation of "screwing" it up). I purchased a 73 manual GT last year that was idle for about 4 years. It starts but idle is rough and carburetor replacement is next on the list. I appreciate any advice. Thank you, Kappy

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jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,794	Try searching for "Pertronix" you'll be able to read for days! I don't have one, I have the Crane Cams XR700. Not sure really which is better or desired, just what I inherited from the PO. In fact, I just hooked it back up last night and am very hopeful all is well when I fire it up this afternoon, sunny warm (relatively) day and it's becoming time to turn her into the frequent driver again. Good luck. __________________ "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn." Benjamin Franklin

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tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,441 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 13	Pertronix install . . . Go here . . . __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P

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gt crazy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st.louis Posts: 327	Theres plenty of threads in the search bar. It should only take about 30 seconds to find one __________________ I can't wait to finish my 1972 Opel Gt.... So I can buy another one and start all over again!

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