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 Topic: Pertronix IgnitionPosted: 19 Feb. 2019 at 1:19am |
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I am installing a Pertronix 2541N6 into my Autolite IAD4008 distributor.
I think I have it right but I find the instructions vague. I have googled a few videos but none are specific to my set up. Does anyone have experience with this upgrade? Does this look correct? Does it need a ground wire attached? (1946 CJ2A L134 engine) Thanks Jon   Do I have the new backing plate in the correct orientation or am I 180• out?   Should a ground go on one of the plate screws like this?  |
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Posted: 19 Feb. 2019 at 9:34pm |
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The plate is grounded through the distributor body. You can check with your multimeter.
The pickup appears to be in the same place as the points were.
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Posted: 20 Feb. 2019 at 12:56am |
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And the Petronix unit does not need to be grounded like points. It is a switch that as the magnet rotates is opened and closed tripping the coil to collapse the field and create spark. The two wires are all that is needed.
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Posted: 23 Feb. 2019 at 10:01pm |
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FYI, don't remove the tape from the pick up as the magnets will fly out on startup.
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Posted: 23 Feb. 2019 at 10:29pm |
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I'm not sure which coil you are connecting it to, but here is the diagram for a keyed coil application that I had signed off by the Pertronix tech guy. If it doesn't help you, it may someone else. Tim  Edited by timcj2a - 23 Feb. 2019 at 11:09pm |
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