Points.. Condesor.. Oh boy.
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Points.. Condesor.. Oh boy.
Ok. This is going to sound extremely crazy, but I need help installing the points & condensor back in my 68. Now before anyone says take old out and put new right in same spot, I had but the Petronix kit in like 4 years ago an it just recently burnt up on me. I went to go get a new kit but the one they seel in NE is like 140 dollars or somethin like that and I just need it running to take it to a shop to get my 9" put in, so I just got a set of points and a condensor, but looking at the distributor I was completely lost. And now Im in Japan. Oo
When I looked at my chiltons the image wasnt so good and the directions didnt help much themselves. Anyone can help me with that possibly? Such as a picture?
Mac - Okinawa
When I looked at my chiltons the image wasnt so good and the directions didnt help much themselves. Anyone can help me with that possibly? Such as a picture?
Mac - Okinawa
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From: "Islander"
And many people claim the haven't had a problem with Pertronix units, two failed with me that's why I carried points in the glove box. Sorry to hear about your failure, just proves again a product that has many failures. Later when you have time look at Crane's XR 700 or better the XR 3000 ignition systems.
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From: burlington, iowa
the 140 dollar is probley the pertonix 2, the earlier one is available on ebay for 35 bucks. i also carry a extra set of points and condensers as well as a extra coil and waterpump, and i used to have a extra alt and a extra starter too.. my bed toolbox is getting light got to go to oreillys and restock it lol
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Abilene, Texas
hey if you just need a quick temp fix. you can take the points off and files them with a small triangle file, if the problem is that they are burned up. then use a filler gague and reset them. I dont know what the spec is, but something like .005-.007 I think will work. It wont last long, but it will get you running for a bit.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Tucson
Jor, that picture was too big, fixed
i also carry a extra set of points and condensers as well as a extra coil and waterpump, and i used to have a extra alt and a extra starter too..
jor
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Elder User
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From: burlington, iowa
ya know for awhile last summer i almost had one. i had a extra set of heads and crank, and a power steering gear box and pump. not to meation all the electrical stuff as well as a dizzy. Had so many parts i finally tore down my 360 and turned it into a 390. Of course that had to be done because of another reason which is a different story
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From: nevada
extra motor
Hey my buddy has carried a whole Toyota motor in his truck for 3 yrs. And it doesnt run. Anyway, my Petronix has been in for at least 8 yrs with no probs. I guess a guy should carry a whole diz for a spare?
Post Fiend
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From: "Islander"
Na, just points and condenser in a small plastic box with cam lube, shim stock (.016") a small 12 volt lamp with pig tails and alligator clips to time the dizzy.
I made sure it can be done and it was under 10 minutes but the Allison unit has never failed going on 18 years.
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I made sure it can be done and it was under 10 minutes but the Allison unit has never failed going on 18 years.
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Logistics Pro
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by fitzwell
Painless Wiring just released part # 30812, duraspark wiring harness. Install that & be done with points & condenser. Also, replacement parts are readily available, even east plowshare Iowa
Logistics Pro
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From: Georgia
here is a diagram for duraspark 2. I know you asked about changing back to points, but as fitzwell mentioned this is a conversion you might want to consider.
Last edited by Torque1st; Sep 10, 2005 at 07:00 AM.