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Re: type3 Pertronix/glass polishing


Hello-

> Really Shad?
> >translates to a massive timing difference.  What you are seeing is common
> with Pertronix modules - they aren't very accurate<
> I've got one too (in an .009)
> Would this contribute to a higher than normal HC output?
> It's my main problem at the moment :(

Well, you have several strikes against you there.  The first is that the
009, by its very design, offers an inferior timing curve (centrifugal only -
no vacuum advance).  This shouldn't effect idle HCs, though.  The second is
that most 009s out of the box are pretty sloppy, leading to inaccurate
timing.  The third is that the Pertronix doesn't help thte second problem
much :-).

If it's idle HCs you are concerned about, then having consistent timing
(i.e. doesn't jump around AND all four cylinders are the same or very close
to the same) does indeed help.  If you already have that, then you have
other things to worry about such as plugs and your fuel system.

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering
http://www.lnengineering.com

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