electronic crab

Graeme / New Zealand

Graeme / New Zealand

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If i was to convert a crab distributor to electronic what is the Petronix kit i should use?.... the system is 6v.

Would I have to change the plug wires out from cooper core?

I have a stock Skip rebuilt coil. What coil should I use?

Please note I have no plan of doing this at the moment but it might be something for the future.

Thanks
GB
 
I would measure the skip coil its more than likely correct at .6 ohms.

Beware electronics dont like 6 volt, with a generator etc. Voltage float kills them every time.....

Part number for six volt 1285LSP6 Summitt is a good place to purchase them.....
 
From the history on this board, 12 volt Pertronix users with alternators have good luck. I have been running that setup for four years with no problems. 6 volt users seem to have many more failures.
 
drolston said:
From the history on this board, 12 volt Pertronix users with alternators have good luck. I have been running that setup for four years with no problems. 6 volt users seem to have many more failures.
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Thats VERY true! They make a "Mallory/MSD" voltage filter to use with a generator but still thats a lot of trouble. The factory crab is one of the very best Ford ever made and will run for a lots of miles before needing any maintence , properly lubes and set up....:eek::D
 
BUBBAS IGNITION said:
Thats VERY true! They make a "Mallory/MSD" voltage filter to use with a generator but still thats a lot of trouble. The factory crab is one of the very best Ford ever made and will run for a lots of miles before needing any maintence , properly lubes and set up....:eek::D
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I still use the points & condenser on my 12 volt converted 47 (with alternator).. I have considered your conversion Jim (bubbas ignition).. but I also want to keep my solid core wires.. so I decided to stay with the tried & true.. Been going on 2 1/2 years with no issues with the points & condenser..

So to piggy back on this question, can points & condenser work with the filament style plug wires?... the reason I ask is I always drive long distance with back up parts (extra water pump, belts, extra points & condenser).. but I don't want to carry an extra set of solid core plug wires if I switch to electronic ignition... I know.. don't obsess, just enjoy the ride!... LOL :D
 
Vintage Copper 47 said:
I still use the points & condenser on my 12 volt converted 47 (with alternator).. I have considered your conversion Jim (bubbas ignition).. but I also want to keep my solid core wires.. so I decided to stay with the tried & true.. Been going on 2 1/2 years with no issues with the points & condenser..

So to piggy back on this question, can points & condenser work with the filament style plug wires?... the reason I ask is I always drive long distance with back up parts (extra water pump, belts, extra points & condenser).. but I don't want to carry an extra set of solid core plug wires if I switch to electronic ignition... I know.. don't obsess, just enjoy the ride!... LOL :D
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Points can run with any wire set.
We no longer offer a electronic unit ( was too many phone calls with burnt up units using the wrong coil , that my friend told me to use etc).

I still install one every now and then if ya ship it with the rebuild that way i dont get the call and the seller can warranty the defective module. The worse case is the six volt unit , think about it a six volt car charges at 7.2 volts, thats a 1.2 threshold etc. Not very much.....compared to a 12 volt....:eek:
 
BUBBAS IGNITION said:
Points can run with any wire set.
We no longer offer a electronic unit ( was too many phone calls with burnt up units using the wrong coil , that my friend told me to use etc).

I still install one every now and then if ya ship it with the rebuild that way i dont get the call and the seller can warranty the defective module. The worse case is the six volt unit , think about it a six volt car charges at 7.2 volts, thats a 1.2 threshold etc. Not very much.....compared to a 12 volt....:eek:
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Thanks for the info Jim :D
 
Thanks for the posts everyone. Well there is nothing wrong with my set up and bearing in mind the negative comments for this conversion on 6v with gennie, I think I'll adapt the old saying, "if aint broke don't fix it". I particularly take note of what Bubba says about the factory crabs reilability.

GB
 
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