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Pertronix Ignitor conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CJ5in', May 27, 2006.

  1. May 27, 2006
    CJ5in'

    CJ5in' Captain Oblivious

    Lakewood, Colorado
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    The man in brown dumped off my Pertronix Ignitor ignition conversion kit yesterday. It is in and works like hot damn!!! My questions are for the people who also did the conversion. Did you splurge on platinum spark plugs? (I did a plug change about 50 miles ago and really don’t see the need for another new set) Did the platinum plugs make any noticeable difference? Also, did you happen to pick up a Flame-Thrower 40,000 volt hi-po coil - what do you think of it?
     
    CJ5in', May 27, 2006
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  2. May 27, 2006
    Spicolli

    Spicolli jeep geek

    So. Cal.
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    I keep the stock plugs and increased tne gap some (it works great) and i got the Flame-Thrower coil also!! I love the set up!!
     
    Spicolli, May 27, 2006
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  3. May 27, 2006
    Rob C

    Rob C Member

    Green Cove...
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    Same here. Regular plugs gapped a little larger. Can't remember exactly how much, but IIRC it was specified in the instructions...maybe .040??? I've had mine for about 3 years now and love it.
     
    Rob C, May 27, 2006
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  4. May 28, 2006
    DKillam

    DKillam Sponsor

    San Angelo, Texas
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    No help here -
    ignitor, coil and plug wires still in box.
    (as well as alternator and wiring kit)
    :oops: :oops: :oops:
     
    DKillam, May 28, 2006
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  5. May 28, 2006
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    Laurel Springs, N.J.
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    I have the Pertronix and did nothing else. Runs great. I love not having points to play with.
     
    dohc281, May 28, 2006
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  6. May 28, 2006
    Missouri 71

    Missouri 71 Member

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    Stock plugs.
    Don't waste the money on "special" plugs.

    I've had a Pertronix Ignitor in my '66 VW Beetle for almost SEVEN years now.
    NO problems.
    Set it and forget it.
    What an incredible and incredibly simple unit.
    Two thumbs up! :beer:
     
    Missouri 71, May 28, 2006
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  7. May 28, 2006
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps

    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps A Parade of One

    Brentwood, Tennessee
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    I put in the pertronix unit and the flame thrower coil reset the timing and been driving it ever since.
     
    Ducks-Bass-n-Jeeps, May 28, 2006
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  8. May 28, 2006
    RATATAC

    RATATAC New Member

    Las Vegas, NV.
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    I put a Pertronix Ignitor ignition conversion kit in my F134 (prestolite Dist.) and faught it for two hours. I couldn't advance it enough so I rotated the plug wires around one position in the distributer cap and retarded the **** out of it and it seems to run ok now. I will maybe try something else tomorrow.
     
    RATATAC, May 28, 2006
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  9. May 29, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    I'm glad to hear so many positive comments about this, 'cause I'm a planning to get one.
     
    Rondog, May 29, 2006
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  10. Dec 23, 2011
    vidjds

    vidjds New Member

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    Looking for the Pertronix part number for the odd fire conversion parts? Please??
    John
    vidjds Merry Christmas
     
    vidjds, Dec 23, 2011
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  11. Dec 23, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    1165 IIRC. If you use the search function here, you'll find it.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2011
    Corveeper

    Corveeper Member

    Chanute, Kansas
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    Agreed. I've never been able to tell a lick of difference between platinum, irridium and plain ole copper core spark plugs.
    I've been wanting to try some of those E-3 plugs but they're a bit pricey for spark plugs.
     
    Corveeper, Dec 24, 2011
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  13. Dec 25, 2011
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    I ended up timing mine from either #3 or #4 cylinder. The points were timed from #1. Runs like a Raped Ape!
     
    1960willyscj5, Dec 25, 2011
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