One more Crane XR3000 / XR700 Question...

[pbanders]

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[pbanders]

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[codex]

I have mine on the back side (passenger side) and have had it for the past five years on a .050 and never had a lick of trouble. Run it with a Bosch blue coil.

Dave Chamberlin

[Germain]

Watch out for 2 things. One that as the disp advances it doesn't strech the wire, and two that the wires don't fall into the fan. (I was subject to both...)

[pbanders]

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[codex]

Yes, I'm using an XR-700 with a Blue coil without an external ballast. Going to a PS-20 Crane coil and an XR-700 on my V-8 conversion. I received the coil today and they say the XR-3000 must have the ballast and they even recommend it for the XR-700 with this particular coil.

Dave Chamberlin

[Doug M]

I have had a xr700 w/ a blue coil for 3 years.I mounted it inside behind the pasengers seat where it stays cool and clean.
Ihave not even had to time it again since installation.It works great,and on my next car I am going to use the xr3000 for a little more oomph.
Doug

[pbanders]

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[codex]

I have a brand new (just came in today) Crane PS20 coil. The instruction sheet notes: "PS20 and PS40 only: If you are replacing a Lucas coil or a Bosch "blue" coil AND you are using points, the original electronic ignition module, or an XR700 ignition module,you must use a ballast resistor." It then gives instruction with the ballast resistor that is supplied with the coil. They then note: You can use the ballast resistor supplied with the coil or a Chrysler style two terminal ballast resistor (Wells CR-107 or DR-794)." Hope all this helps.

Dave Chamberlin

[pbanders]

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Brad- That is true, however, I was so enamored with the trouble free nature of the XR700 on my 2.0 four that when I decided to do a 3.5 V-8 I just naturally looked to the possibility of using an XR700 in my old Delco-Reamy distributor. I am also going to use the Crane HI-6 (6000-6440)plus their 8.5mm "Firewire" ignition wires and the adjustable vacuum pot. I may upgrade to the other system later. We'll see how this works first.

Dave Chamberlin