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When electronic ignition is installed, will the timing be set properly or does it have to be set manually? New to this game!
 
If you put a Pertronix electric ignition kit in a crab distributor ( on a 59AB) what do you do to time it? In other words what are the steps involved? Thank-you,.....Matt in Alameda
 
Matt in Alameda said:
If you put a Pertronix electric ignition kit in a crab distributor ( on a 59AB) what do you do to time it? In other words what are the steps involved? Thank-you,.....Matt in Alameda
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Matt,

Take the crab apart and clean up really well. The c clips ( snap rings ) need to both be removed and shaft and weight cams cleaned and polished with wire brush. Spray lube all parts and reassemble.
Lube both bushings etc. Install new leather brake stop on piston and lube...
Install the pertronixs plate , center the timing adjustment and install snap ring etc.
Typically thats all you need to do , the clean up rust removal does the most good......
Its now timed very seldom would it ever need adjustment of timing....

Its mainly clean and lube !!!!:eek:
 
If you install a Pertronix kit in a crab dist, the timing will be set already.
Bolt it up and go
 
why do you guys want to put those junk electronic ignition on your cars? most are just trouble, leave the stock set up your car, you will be a lot happier, hell your not running a dragster or running a one mile speed contest on the bonneyvile flats, henrys set up ran fine from the beginning, there is no need to try to reinvent the wheel
 
One good reason for adding a electronic ignition is increased spark energy that gives you The ability to burn a leaner mix.
So gives you a better mileage...
 
WestCoast, I totally agree on this. There seems to be a mindset with guys who buy a new old ford and just have to make it better by fitting an electronic ignition of some type. The original Ford Mallory designed system from 1932 onwards is an excellent unit and easily repaired (on the side of the road) by anyone with half a brain. Electronic ignition can fail anywhere anytime and then its a towtruck job if you don't have a complete spare unit. "DONT FIX WHAT AINT BROKE" as they say. Regards, kevin.
 
I have to agree with the above. When I got my '51 in 1987, I did a typical ignition tune-up (plugs, points, condensor, cap, and rotor). It hasn't missed a beat in the ensuing 28 years and 17,000 miles. I can say the same for a couple of other O/T collector cars I own. I've read enough "horror stories" about electronic ignitions abruptly dieing, to keep me from even considering one. Most of the time, a regular points ignition will gradually start to run worse and worse, giving you notice of impending failure.
 
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