[T3] Pertronix update

[Jared Andre <JAndre@optika.com>]

Well, had some interesting developments with the new ignition components.
First, the magnetic sleeve for the ignitor sits too far down on the dizzy
shaft to maintain proper alignment with the pickup coil.  Mind you, the
dizzy is the FI version, but there's little I can do about the fit of the
sleeve.  On the new Pertronix "Flame thrower" coil... flame thrower is
right.  It almost set my car on fire the other evening.  The coil actually
melted down to the point where it expanded its case and sprayed oil all over
my engine compartment, at which point it no longer could provide spark to
the engine (imagine that).  Everything was hooked up properly and the car
ran fine for a couple of weeks.  Needless to say, I brought the stuff back
to RMMW and will never put anything but original Bosch in the car again.  I
know, I know, some of you guys are probably thinking to yourselves "could've
told you so...".  Well, lesson learned... the hard way :)
 
 
J. Andre
68 Fastback (FI)
 

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