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Originally Posted by safe
Ronin:
So this (PP catalog) is just BS, at least with a CDI?
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I see ignition through my own lens so i may be prejudiced. The PP comment came from the Pertronix web site.
- combustion ignition voltage demands only what's necessary no matter what the coil is claimed to output.
- The MSD works for me and carbs. MSD will also cover up some idle and start deficiencies of a beat engine w/ bad rings, valves etc.
- if running stock Bosch ignition w/ stock CIS, MSD will probably not contribute anything.
- imo the best coil for Bosch CD is the old black and expensive Bosch coil. I have an old one in my garage and maybe part number is on it ?
- I use Pertronix 1867 Ignitor to replace points. I have a spare 1867 wired and ready to be screwed into the connector block.
- if moving the Ignitor within the dizzy the ignition timing is affected.
- I use blue loctite to fasten the Ignitor.
- imo all electronics is heat sensitive. Even Ignitor instruction say the Ignitor will be damaged if ignition is left "on" without engine running.
- I've been running the 1867 for 20,000 miles problem free. Even hung around 100-110F deserts with only slow street driving with no problems.
- I rewired whole ignition wiring w/ Ancor marine wire that has tinned copper strands.
- imo, poor wiring connectors or even faston connectors and old stock wiring is a problem waiting to happen.
- Waytek
www.waytekwire.com has double wall shrink tube, "Polyolefin Dual Wall", that looks almost stock to encase wire completely.
different strokes for different folks
