plug gap with pertronix?
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plug gap with pertronix?
I just installed a pertronix igniter 2 and flamethrower coil, eliminated resistor wire so coil uses full 12 volts, was wondering how wide of plug gap others are running with this set up?
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When I ran a pertronix 1 I had spark plugs set to 35 I didn't try to set them maybe I should have. It ran good their when the pertronix failed I installed a mallory unilight ran good at 35 then I opened them up to 40 and may try 45 opening up to 40 made a noticable increase in power and is running cleaner. Let us know what you find out.
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plug gap with Pertronix
The instructions that came with either the Pertronix or flamethrower said to remove the resistor, although it was hard to find that little piece of info. I was more than happy to get rid of a couple extra wires and that hot piece of ceramic.
As I understand it the flamethrower has the required resistance built into it. However if you forget and leave the ignition on, the coil may overheat and become damaged.
As I understand it the flamethrower has the required resistance built into it. However if you forget and leave the ignition on, the coil may overheat and become damaged.
John
