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| stuartgto |
 Mar 16 2015, 10:22 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 17-April 13 From: 94070 Member No.: 15,777 Region Association: None  |
I would like to know if anyone has tried to install an electronic ignition for a 1970 914/6? Such as Pertronix? I or II? Or what else is out there? I want to keep it looking original, but have heard the reliability of the Pertronix can be an issue. Is it worth getting a new coil as well? Any thoughts and/or experiences are appreciated.
Also I am looking for a "readable" 1970 914/6 electrical schematic. Any hints? Thanks |
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| Mark Henry |
Mar 17 2015, 08:36 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
The simplest method would be to leave the points and install a MSD....sounds weird right?
I'd install a new set of points, remove the condenser and just use them to trigger the MSD, no high voltage goes through the points so they never wear out. If you make a bracket the MSD can be mounted where the factory CD was or in a /6 conversion were the FI was mounted, it's quite a stealth install. Do not use too much grease, the low voltage will not burn grease off if it gets on the points. You may have to adjust the points lets say every 50K miles. BTW I haven't tried this on a /6, this is how I run a red top Mallory dual point dizzy for the T1 and T4, which is the exact same dizzy as the Unilite. These dizzy's can often be found for about $100 I removed the 2nd set of points and condenser. I've done this for several engines, works flawless. I have made the MSD bracket mentioned above for my /6 |
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stuartgto Electronic ignition for an original 914/6 Mar 16 2015, 10:22 PM
Johny Blackstain If you're not worried about originality I... Mar 16 2015, 10:31 PM screenguy914 While crankfire ignition is quite accurate, I don... Mar 17 2015, 01:05 AM mskala The 914-6 already has electronic ignition, except ... Mar 17 2015, 08:25 AM Dave_Darling The Six already has a CDI, which is the same as an... Mar 17 2015, 08:54 AM
Mark Henry MSD and points doesn't seem to wear very much,... Mar 17 2015, 11:54 AM
johnhora
The Six already has a CDI, which is the same as a... Mar 17 2015, 04:07 PM Eric_Shea
Then keep it original. That's a pretty good... Mar 17 2015, 04:10 PM johnhora oh forgot...go here for the 914-6 wiring diagram
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