Pertronix and 2.7: Engine Miss Solved
 

Hey all,

Figured I'd share my story with everone, maybe it would help others as well...

My '77 2.7 would miss/hesitate at around 3500RPMs. I thought something was knocked loose when I trailered the car back to MI from NM, since it seemed to run great back in NM...

I put a pertronix in the dizzy about a year ago, and like I said, it ran good. However, I popped the cap off today and noticed that the pertronix was loose--jiggling back and forth. Upon further inspection, I found that after removing the pertronix, the plate it was mounted to has a single flat-head screw that holds it into place. This thing had backed itself out... Tightened up the screw, re-installed everything, checked my clearance, and VROOM! Smooth sailing.

Summer is here!

Re: Pertronix and 2.7: Engine Miss Solved
 

that figures. It is a lousy attachment. A pelicanhead posted a long while ago to use blue loctite on it.

fwiw.. I used a small connector bus bar to wire in the pertronix for a quick R&R with the smugglers box spare unit. The spare is wired with open connectors. I don't trust any thing that's necessary and is electrionic near engine heat. Points is also ready to go.

thx for the heads up

Kris,
Great! I'm glad you got it fixed in time for MI driving season!!!

HAHAHA

I call my '77 "Greta."

Next time I swing "Downstate" i'll have to stop in and check out your '74.

Thanks for the info, I have a Pertronix unit in my 74. It's nice to have some ideas what to look for if these symptons pop up.