Pertronix Question

[NewSixCoupe]

Hi Guys,

Please take a look at the photos. There are two adaptor plates shown in the installation diagram, but the kit only came with one.

?

Thanks.

 

[Stevehose]

As long as the module and the magnet line up at the bottom per the instructions you shouldn't need 2 adapter plates, see if it lines up and if you even need one plate. I don't rememer having 2 plates - those instructions may be generic.

 

[61porsche]

It's only needed as a spacer if things don't line up. Make sure the reluctor wheel, the part on the dizzy shaft, is all the way down.

p.s. - What Steve said.

 

[NewSixCoupe]

I thought it might be generic; thanks.

Instructions also indicate that the timing has to be reset?

 

[Stevehose]

Yes, set it to spec and see how it runs. Others reccomend setting it more advanced of spec until it doesn't like it (backfire, overheating etc.) then back a little. Mine is set just a little bit advanced and I did so a year ago and haven't touched it since. Bottom line - set it to spec then fiddle with it to see if it runs better with some small adjustments - these cars are so old now that each will probably respond differently. Once it's running well you're good to go.

 

[61porsche]

Yes, timing should be restablished. The new Pertronix placement can be off, but once it's done; it's done.

 

[jmackro]

My Pertronix came with only one bracket, like your photo on the left. I can't explain the diagram on the right, showing two brackets.

An additional bracket would position the sensor higher, which might cause it to interfere with something. I doubt it is needed for e9 applications.

Yes, you should re-time after installing the Pertronix. I found that my carbureted 2800 started and performed better with a bit more advance, after installing the Pertronix.