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Posted by: Porschef Jan 20 2012, 02:26 PM

I have a 2056 Ljet w a 009AA distributor. It was starting and running good, albeit with some pinging under load that I'm trying to eliminate. so I removed the points and replaced them w a Pertronix unit. I followed the instructions, removing the distributor to make the installation easier, and now she no start. No spark either. I went through the troubleshooting guide, I have a Bosch blue coil w 3.1 ohms, a charged battery, voltage at the coil etc. I called Pertronix, and now two days later have not heard back from their tech dept.

So my question is...( and Ivegone through the search) has the Hot Spark SVDA been swapped out to anyone's great satisfaction? It seems like a setup that should work, andtheprice for the distributor with the unit installed seems like a good deal.

BTW, if anyone has any tips on the Pertronix unit, I'm listening.

Thanks,

Joe

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 20 2012, 02:28 PM

Didja hook it up backwards? If so, even for a moment, it's fried.

Sorry, no experience with Hot Spark.

--DD

Posted by: scott_in_nh Jan 20 2012, 02:49 PM

I've had Hot Spark in my 914 for about 2000 miles (2 months) and it was the best $50 bucks I've spent on the car.

Posted by: Porschef Jan 20 2012, 03:00 PM

No, I was very diligent with the hookups, well aware of the effects of cross polarity.

Posted by: ottox914 Jan 20 2012, 03:02 PM

Until I went with crank fired SDS system, I used pertronix on all the engines that went into the 914, and yup, fried one due to stupidity. Once set up they were perfect, no complaints. Bummer to think you might have cooked one, but FWIW, I liked mine.

Posted by: Porschef Jan 20 2012, 03:17 PM

Hey David,

How's that turbo running?

Posted by: avidfanjpl Jan 20 2012, 04:06 PM

I have a pertronix in my 2.0L and am about to add it to my 914-6 2.0L. I love them.

I will never go back to points, but I do carry spare points and condenser just in case.

Had it in for 4000 miles. No problems, but unless you gap them correctly, the car will not start.

Might not even show spark, but I don't know that last item.

John

Posted by: bigkensteele Jan 20 2012, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Porschef @ Jan 20 2012, 12:26 PM)

I have a 2056 Ljet w a 009AA distributor. It was starting and running good, albeit with some pinging under load that I'm trying to eliminate. so I removed the points and replaced them w a Pertronix unit. I followed the instructions, removing the distributor to make the installation easier, and now she no start. No spark either. I went through the troubleshooting guide, I have a Bosch blue coil w 3.1 ohms, a charged battery, voltage at the coil etc. I called Pertronix, and now two days later have not heard back from their tech dept.

So my question is...( and Ivegone through the search) has the Hot Spark SVDA been swapped out to anyone's great satisfaction? It seems like a setup that should work, andtheprice for the distributor with the unit installed seems like a good deal.

BTW, if anyone has any tips on the Pertronix unit, I'm listening.

Thanks,

Joe

Posted by: Porschef Jan 21 2012, 05:59 AM

Even if it were 180 out, I should sill have a spark at the distributor hot lead when grounded, no? I got nothin. I marked the location of the rotor when I pulled it and it went right back in that spot.

Joe

Posted by: vsg914 Jan 21 2012, 09:25 AM

Just damn near impossible to get a 914 diz in backwards except with a hammer.

Posted by: bigkensteele Jan 21 2012, 11:55 AM

QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jan 21 2012, 07:25 AM)

Posted by: Drums66 Jan 21 2012, 12:20 PM

....Ah Hah....Pertronix

Posted by: Porschef Jan 21 2012, 12:28 PM

Ok....update..I pulled the distributor again and...

When I tightened the small nut to secure the unit to the plate, the sharp edge of the star washer/nut dug into the negative lead, essentially grounding the unit. Fortunately it wasnt the pos or I'm sure the unit would have been fried. So a little shrink tube and reset of the gap, and back in she went. Car started, now just to reset timing.

Figgers.