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Alternative to Pertronix? |
914ltd |
Jun 15 2011, 10:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
I have installed at least 20 Pertronix ignitions on mostly stock 914's in my shop. The benefits are limited to dwell and related timing that does not change and eliminating points maintenance. The failure rate has been low but more than I would like, mainly because of 2 that have failed on 1 customers 914 (there have been others). Pertronix says this is a consumer fault by leaving the ignition turned on without the engine running. I don't think stock 914's need MSD and other complicated and expensive ignitions. Do any of you other shop owners or experienced repairers have a trusted points replacement? Thanks! Brad Mayeur
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r_towle |
Jun 15 2011, 03:14 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,586 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
because there is no accessories setting on the key, you have to deal wit this and I suspect any unit will burn up if the key is left on for a long time...even the coil could overheat.
The suggestion I have is to hardwire the stereo via a fused switch that allows the user to turn on the stereo without turning on the key. Rich |
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