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Electronic ignition conversion kits.

Started by _big jack_ , Jun 03 2013 01:17 PM

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#1 _big jack_

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Posted 03 June 2013 - 01:17 PM

As above suggests Iwant to keep the original Bosch dissy in the torry 6 cyl to keep it looking original. Had a look on ebay and found some, but not sure which to use and are they any good?

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers, John.

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#2 hanra

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Posted 03 June 2013 - 02:11 PM

Pertronix. Get a hold of Matt and let him know the details of your dizzy.

http://stores.ebay.c...nderosa-Mustang

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#3 _big jack_

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Posted 03 June 2013 - 04:21 PM

Thanks hanra for that. Next question how do I get in contact with Mat as I don't have an ebay account, does he have a shop in OZ and does he have an email account?

Cheers, John.

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#4 hanra

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Posted 03 June 2013 - 04:35 PM

He is in the USA. Pass me all your dizzy details and Ill shoot him an email.

He is by the cheapest supplier for Pertronix kits.

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#5 _big jack_

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Posted 03 June 2013 - 09:55 PM

Thanks hanra for that. It wont be for a week or so as I am back at work and going away.

Cheers ,John.

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#6 _big jack_

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Posted 13 June 2013 - 10:58 AM

He is in the USA. Pass me all your dizzy details and Ill shoot him an email.

He is by the cheapest supplier for Pertronix kits.

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#7 gooley

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Posted 11 July 2013 - 02:21 PM

Found the website
pertronix.com

I just searched google for this....I'm using my mobile so that's why I can't put a proper link for it... but go to catalogue and download info for ignition conversions

Edited by gooley, 11 July 2013 - 02:21 PM.

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#8 _big jack_

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Posted 12 July 2013 - 09:14 AM

Thanks gooley

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#9 kudu

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Posted 12 July 2013 - 10:03 AM

I have just ordered a conversion for my old mallory, so we will see how that goes when it arrives.................

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#10 hanra

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Posted 12 July 2013 - 10:08 AM

What kit did you get Ignitor I or II? What sort of coil do you have? Primary winding resistance?

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#11 kudu

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Posted 12 July 2013 - 03:41 PM

I got an Ignitor II. I was going to go for the Ignitor III however the rep said for my application the II would do the trick nicely. (I also didn't need the rev limiter.) I am using a MSD Blaster 2 coil and am going to remove the Ballast resistor. There are lots of questions on the net about keeping or removing the resistor so I emailed Pertronix. The tech guy emailed me back and said with that coil i could ditch the resistor.

I will put up a post/how to install guide when it arrives.

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#12 _big jack_

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 03:32 PM

I ordered an Ignitor II with a Flame Thrower coil to suit. It should arrive around 7th or 8th Aug. kudu that would be great if you could post up the install guide. Another question I have is regarding the timing, do I adjust it as per Holden specs and do I keep the vacuum advance?

Thanks Fellas.

John.

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#13 kudu

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 05:14 PM

I have got the kit now but I'm just in the middle of moving house so I won't be able to put it in till next weekend...hopefully! I am going to see how it goes with the timing. If it seems out I will take it to a mechanic to check. I don't have Vac Adv on mine so I'm not sure about that part.

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#14 hanra

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 05:25 PM

It's a 5 second job to fit it. Very basic.

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#15 _big jack_

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 08:50 PM

Thanks Brad, looks simple enough. Just one more thing will I need to re gap the plugs?

Thanks,John.

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#16 Uncle Chop Chop

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 09:32 PM

Generally you leave the plugs at stock gap. Increasing the gap will give you a longer spark, but it will also be weaker.

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#17 hanra

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Posted 29 July 2013 - 09:33 PM

Yeah you could open them up. I'll have to scratch my head as to what gap exactly but with your fancy coil you are getting you could probably open them up a little bit and get away with it.

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#18 _big jack_

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Posted 30 July 2013 - 11:32 AM

Thanks again Brad.

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#19 _big jack_

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Posted 18 August 2013 - 05:21 PM

Just received the ignitor II and coil, piece of piss to install.With the magnetic sleeve I can see that it only goes one way which is alright, but when fitting it over the shaft you wriggle and turn so it slides down onto the lobes this is right? How much force is needed as I don't know how strong they are?

Thanks in advance. John.

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#20 _big jack_

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Posted 18 August 2013 - 07:21 PM

Just another question. The instructions state, WARNING do not use solid core spark plug wires with the Ignitor II ignition system. Now my question is, I don't know if my spark plug leads are these type. I do know that they are reproduction Packard leads that would of been fitted at the Torana factory when new, I bought them from Rare Spares.

Thanks again for your help, John.