1949 F1 226 new pertronix, what gives?
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1949 F1 226 new pertronix, what gives?
Hi Guys,
So I have completed the following work on the 49: mounted manifolds, new gaskets, installed correct rebuilt carb and fuel pump (thanks Ken CT!!!!!), new gas line from pump, and pertronix 6 volt positive ground. The truck is running better than ever but still need to tinker with. My new problem is when trying to start the truck it now wines as if the battery is low.
It never ever did this when I ran the truck with points. Had plenty of cranking power. The only difference is the pertronix. I feel like just going back to points but have spent the 75.00 for this gadget that I thought would upgrade the ignition?
Tripled check timing but its correct??
I have also seen other truck with the same problem.
Any Ideas?????
So I have completed the following work on the 49: mounted manifolds, new gaskets, installed correct rebuilt carb and fuel pump (thanks Ken CT!!!!!), new gas line from pump, and pertronix 6 volt positive ground. The truck is running better than ever but still need to tinker with. My new problem is when trying to start the truck it now wines as if the battery is low.
It never ever did this when I ran the truck with points. Had plenty of cranking power. The only difference is the pertronix. I feel like just going back to points but have spent the 75.00 for this gadget that I thought would upgrade the ignition?
Tripled check timing but its correct??
I have also seen other truck with the same problem.
Any Ideas?????
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I am using the same set up that I previously used. It used to start or crank like a champ before pertronix. Thick cables yes.
I will recheck all ground wires and shoot the timing with the light.
Will get to it tomorrow morning so I will post a follow up post then.
Thanks for the tips and keep them coming!!!
I will recheck all ground wires and shoot the timing with the light.
Will get to it tomorrow morning so I will post a follow up post then.
Thanks for the tips and keep them coming!!!
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Not entirely unlike hot carbon deposits in a high compression engine.
Edit- a key point here would be that the starter would sound perfectly normal until fuel/air meets spark. So, you may get a very brief normal sound, followed by the starter choking because it bit off too much to swallow. It occurs to me that, were this to be the case, simply pushing the starter button without the ignition key switch on would result in a normal spin at full starter speed. This is a simple test that can point the way between starter issues or other issues.
If it still lugs without any spark, do a "starter voltage drop test." This will find starter circuit issues quickly. Having a friend is superb for this test.
I also thought that our local heat could easily kill an aging battery. It's hot here!!
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