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| Scott S |
Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM
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Small Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All –
I am looking for some opinions on drop in points replacements for a -6. I am running an MSD 6A, will also be using their coil. I spoke to them on the phone just now and they simply say normal points or any points replacement will work fine – they would not give any reccomendations. I am using the good old fashioned $60.00 comp-u-fire in the -4 and it has never let me down – but it has always made me a bit nervous based on some previous threads. I am a huge believer in how important a good/cohesive ignition is to a motor. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. As a side note, I would prefer something without an external “box” if possible. Already hiding the MSD box and tach adapter… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| jt914-6 |
Dec 8 2009, 08:10 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,787 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I was wrong in my earlier post about the Crain having a exterior box. The one I had on my six years ago did. The newest ones from Crain do not and I stand corrected..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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Scott Schroeder -6 Points replacement opinions - Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM
elmonte I've been using the Crane optical trigger for ... Dec 7 2009, 02:07 PM
ClayPerrine I have a pertronix for my six. Been in since I pu... Dec 7 2009, 02:49 PM
brant Scott,
go pertronix
I've been running it for... Dec 7 2009, 04:21 PM
jt914-6
As a side note, I would prefer something without ... Dec 7 2009, 04:54 PM
elmonte
As a side note, I would prefer something without... Dec 7 2009, 06:34 PM
brant
[quote name='jt914-6' post='1247359' date='D... Dec 7 2009, 10:36 PM
jt914-6
[quote name='jt914-6' post='1247359' date='D... Dec 8 2009, 04:57 AM
Mark Henry If the MSD is just using points as a trigger and t... Dec 7 2009, 07:32 PM
elmonte
If the MSD is just using points as a trigger and ... Dec 7 2009, 07:47 PM
type2man I installed a pertronix upgrade on my 6 and it wor... Dec 7 2009, 09:09 PM
ahdoman If you go Petronix try to use the version II. Acco... Dec 7 2009, 11:24 PM
ericread
If you go Petronix try to use the version II. Acc... Dec 8 2009, 03:39 PM
elmonte Not trying to sell the Crane by any means, just se... Dec 8 2009, 12:00 AM
brant
Not trying to sell the Crane by any means, just s... Dec 8 2009, 12:18 PM
sww914 My Pertronix has been issue free for 9 years, the ... Dec 8 2009, 02:44 AM
ClayPerrine Both of our 914s have pertronix. Mine is used to ... Dec 8 2009, 07:40 AM
mskala
... and you get point bounce at high RPM ranges.... Dec 8 2009, 07:18 PM
elmonte Here are the instructions for the installation of ... Dec 8 2009, 03:17 PM
Scott Schroeder Thanks a million all. I am definitely going the pe... Dec 8 2009, 04:11 PM![]() ![]() |
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