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May 7, 2009 | 08:09 AM

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desoto dave

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pertronix gap?

i have a 68 f350 with a 390.i have a pertronix I that i got from another engine.i want to install it in my 390.what do i gap the pertronix at.i already have a new ignition wire waiting for it when i installed the engine so it will have 12 volts.

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Start out at .40, you can increase to .50 with no issues with a hot coil.

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May 7, 2009 | 11:58 AM

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thank you very much.i will be using the stock coil for now.

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