...so my car runs to this day with the new contacts from the new distributor, but i orderd the pertronix module 91281 but till today no time for install!!

I think i make it in the winter month!!



Greetz from hamburg A.

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Greetz from Hamburg, Reeperbahn, Andy

Andy,

             I don't, but the people ar Pertronix should be able to help.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

....@ frank, do you have information for me, about my accel super coil and pertronix 91281, fits??? With resistor or not?



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Greetz from Hamburg, Reeperbahn, Andy

You’ll find some disagreements or varying opinions with the spark gaps in relation to electronic ignition use.  Engines retrofitted with electronic ignitions will still leave this shop gapped at 0.035” or less simply because the engines are carburetted and not fuel injected.  The leaner mixtures associated with fuel injection do like the wider gaps in which to ‘search’ out the fuel mixture and start the combustion process but the richer mixtures afforded by a carburetor do stress the ignition system components when running the gaps wider.  Richer fuel mixtures simply requires more voltage in which to jump the gap.  I’ll still maintain that the life of the electrical ignition components will be improved running the stock spark plug gaps on the narrower end of the scale and I’ve yet to see a performance gain in increasing the gaps on the carburetted engines.  What I see most of with increased gaps is misfiring in the upper rpm ranges where the ignitions are being stressed.

 

Other opinions welcome of course.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

....now i ordered the 91281, think its better!! Must i take other spark plugs in my engine, with other gab, witch is the best (312 cui engine)



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Greetz from Hamburg, Reeperbahn, Andy

Andy,

  I've used the original Pertronix and the Ignitor II in a few applications over the years.  I've found that I have the best luck when I keep it all one brand.  The Pertronix coils are well made and mate right up to their corresponding pertronix ignitor module, no ballasts, no fuss.  I've had a standard Ignitor system running for over 5 years now with no problems.  I'd agree with a previous post, sell the Accel and buy the correct Pertronix.  In the long run it'll save you money and headaches!

A.J.

South Jersey

SMSgt USAF Retired 
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon & a couple of old guitars...Life's Good!

Andy - Glad you are making progress on your ignition.

The Ignitor II coil is .6 OHMs so I would expect the "Super Coil" (.7 OHMs) would work directly with the Ignitor II module (no ballast resistor required). I have also seen some internet comments that the Ignitor II worked best with its own brand coil - so it might not be well matched to the electrical characteristics of the Accel coil. Could maybe perform a bit less than you expect. 

Rosie mentioned the use of a ballast resistor - MSD has a .8 OHMs resistor #8214 which would work with the Accel coil and the original style Ignitor module (combined OHMs of 1.5 is required). Should work OK - just follow the Ignitor instructions to feed it 12V power - the module has to receive full voltage to function properly. Make sure the plate to which the Ignitor control module attaches - is well grounded to the engine block. 

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

THIS IS ROSIE FROM NZ. I HAVE A PERTRONIX IN MY 57 DIST, WITH THE ORIGINAL COIL RESISTOR. WORKS FINE.

or the correct pertronix modul ;-)))), because i like my accel it looks great on my engine !!! A.

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Greetz from Hamburg, Reeperbahn, Andy

I agree with pegleg, the guys at Petronix are really good and get back to you fast.  I had a reply in a few hours.

Cbass

1958 F100 292

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