Pertronix D241801 install

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Re: Pertronix D241801 install

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Connect the tachsto the negative side of the coil.
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Tach is to net side. On the old dizzy I took the tach out completely to rule it having an impact out. I really think it's going to be a cap rotor or pickup problem. Dizzy bearings and all look good.
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For those of you who don't speak Aussie, a "dizzy" is a distributor, Mate!

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Oh, I thought it was a Blonde.
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Ah hah!

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Re: Pertronix D241801 install

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Used the under cap conversion kit rather than the full distributor replacement (because of the fit issue described in earlier posts)

So far, it has made a big difference.

The correct part number for the 318 is: 91581

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-91581
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Re: Pertronix D241801 install

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That's really odd my ignitor 2 that came with my boat was cut like the photo. I ordered the same part number 1581 and had to cut it the same way. My thing that spins round and make fire 8 times per revolution ( assie for dizzy) has been sent to pertronix maybe they can solve the mystery.
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Re: Pertronix D241801 install

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My original port distributor wobbled and would not allow me to set idle below 1000 rpm. Installed pertronix dizzy but I was using wrong mark on flywheel to find tdc on #1 cylinder. Motor was backfiring and spitting fuel out of carb. Finally figured it out and now it purrs like a kitten.
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Good lad!

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