Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Running rough

Posted by: Angelface01 Sep 7 2004, 12:36 PM

Just installed Pertronix in the stock vacuum advance distributor along with new cap, rotor, blue coil, and wires in my '73 1.7. Problem is that it is running rough, especially around 4500 rpm and higher. Does the timing stay the same (27 degrees BTDC @ 3500) with the pertronix or does it change? Any help would be great! Thanks.

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 7 2004, 12:44 PM

QUOTE(Angelface01 @ Sep 7 2004, 11:36 AM)

Any help would be great!

did it run fine before your tuneup or did you have that particular problem before?

i vaguely recall that the install of the pertronix into a stock FI dizzy required some minor

...

Andy

Posted by: ArtechnikA Sep 7 2004, 12:48 PM

QUOTE(Angelface01 @ Sep 7 2004, 10:36 AM)

it is running rough, especially around 4500 rpm and higher. Does the timing stay the same (27 degrees BTDC @ 3500) with the pertronix or does it change?

it's not -supposed- to change...

you didn't mention if you retimed after the installation; if you didn't, you must...

another possibility is that part of the installation is fouling the movement of the breaker plate...

Posted by: lapuwali Sep 7 2004, 01:00 PM

It's been my experience that fitting the Pertronix often shifts the timing some. They don't necessarily get the sensor it exactly the same place as the points. On some cars, it shifts by enough that you can't even start the car. Pull out the timing light and reset it.

Posted by: Angelface01 Sep 7 2004, 01:19 PM

the car ran ok before the tune up, I also replaced the ignition switch as well because I was losing all power while driving. I tried to get the timing the best I could, I know it needs to be perfected some, it's better with two people, than trying to do it alone.