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BobinKY

08-19-2005 06:00:13




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Just got my Petronix ignitor for the WD. The instructions look pretty simple. Just wondering how to gap the plugs after I install this thing. Are there any other surprises that I should know about before I go out to the barn? I already have a 12 volt system so I have that covered. Any help is appreciated.




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John T

08-19-2005 06:24:04




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 Re: Petronix in reply to BobinKY, 08-19-2005 06:00:13  
Bob, first thing is I trust the Pertronix is correct for what Polarity youre set up for??? + or - Ground????? MAKE SURE IT IS

Second thing which could possibly affect wiring, is whether or not youre using a 12 volt coil or have a 6 volt coil with an external ballast resistor???

On the plug gap it depends: If you have the regular stock coil, I would use the same gap as original. HOWEVER, if you bought an after market high voltage high performance coil (like the Flame Thrower or an MTD or Accell etc.) designed for electronic switches, I would take advantage of the switch n coil and run a gap in the at least .035 to 0.050 range.

NOTE: To get the benefit and bang for the buck available from that electronic switch, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF A HIGH ENERGY COIL !!!!! ! While even a stock coil will be more efficient using that elec switch, to utilize it to its max you ought to use a high energy coil, that way you end up discharging more spark plug gap energy (to better ignite the fuel) across a wider fatter hotter spark!!!!! !

Make sure of your grounding polarity matching that new switch and if you run a wider plug gap and a hot coil, you need good quality plug c couil wires, check with Pertronix for suggestions on coil n plug wires!!!!! !!!!!

John T Nordhoff in Indiana, retired electrical engineer who usually lurks on the Mother Deere pages versus over her eon the dark side

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BobinKY

08-19-2005 11:18:12




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 Re: Petronix in reply to John T, 08-19-2005 06:24:04  
Thanks so much John. I have all of the bases covered with regard to your note, but I just needed the plug gap. I have probably got a bigger coil in my hot rod junk so I will take a look. I would sure like to run a wider gap.



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