This is a huge multipart question so feel free to answer some or all of the questions you wish. I'm considering updating my '54 JD 60 to electronic ignition. If I do decide to convert it I would go all out and get the electronic ignition kit, high voltage coil, resistor, and new plugs & wires.
What are your thoughts on the pertronix ignition kits & flame thrower 40,000 volt coil? Also I have heard of a Thundervolt III 55,000 volt coil, anyone have experience with this?
I have not yet gone over the distributer itself but will do so before installing. Anything to look for other than a worn shaft?
I read an interesting tidbit from Denny's Carb Shop website stating that: "a spark plug manufacturer representative informed us that all of the spark plugs made today have a resistance gap built into the plug, mandated by the EPA. We physically cut apart a spark plug and it is on display at our shop. You can see the gap! The voltage has to jump this gap. Solid copper core spark plug wires make it harder for the spark to do this. Our spark plugs wires have a spiral wound braided steel core. This insures the voltage to the spark plug. Also, we have researched spark plugs and a hotter plug is not necessarily better. Voltage comes from your coil, not your spark plugs."
Everywhere I have researched (forums and vendors) say that solid copper core plugs are the way to go. Any advice on this conundrum? Thanks in advance!
P.S. I have attempted to link the source for the Denny's Carb quote.
Dennys Carb Quote Citation
What are your thoughts on the pertronix ignition kits & flame thrower 40,000 volt coil? Also I have heard of a Thundervolt III 55,000 volt coil, anyone have experience with this?
I have not yet gone over the distributer itself but will do so before installing. Anything to look for other than a worn shaft?
I read an interesting tidbit from Denny's Carb Shop website stating that: "a spark plug manufacturer representative informed us that all of the spark plugs made today have a resistance gap built into the plug, mandated by the EPA. We physically cut apart a spark plug and it is on display at our shop. You can see the gap! The voltage has to jump this gap. Solid copper core spark plug wires make it harder for the spark to do this. Our spark plugs wires have a spiral wound braided steel core. This insures the voltage to the spark plug. Also, we have researched spark plugs and a hotter plug is not necessarily better. Voltage comes from your coil, not your spark plugs."
Everywhere I have researched (forums and vendors) say that solid copper core plugs are the way to go. Any advice on this conundrum? Thanks in advance!
P.S. I have attempted to link the source for the Denny's Carb quote.
Dennys Carb Quote Citation