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Mustang Pertronix Ignitor Installation Guide
Do you own a vintage automobile that was built in the 1960's or early 1970's? Many of the classic vehicles such as the Camaro, Mustang or GTO's used a contact point style ignition system. Points would open or close as the distributor shaft spun according to the engine revolutions. Normal wear would reduce the gap between the contact points and decrease the amount of spark supplied to the spark plugs. Other factors such as moisture from a faulty distributor cap or residue from the aging points would further deteriorate the effectiveness of the ignition system.
Now you can enjoy your vintage automobile with a reliable ignition system. The Ignitor "drop in" pointless ignition system installs in about 15 minutes. This system will not change the appearance of your engine compartment and does not require any alteration of your engine's electrical system.
The Ignitor was first developed for heavy duty generator applications where an engine may run continusly for months or years without end. Once the Ignitor was proven to run under such harsh conditions, an Ignitor systems was developed for passenger vehicles and trucks.
Our sample installation described below installs an Ignitor in a 1965-1973 Mustang. Other applications are very similar, if not identical.
Remove the distributor cap and rotor. Do not discard the distributor cap and rotor since the Ignitor is designed to use the stock components and retain a factory look. Now remove the original points and condenser, leaving the braided wire ground strap in place. Install the new magnetic pick up unit (supplied with the Ignitor) onto the advance plate securing it with the same screw that originally held the points in. Just snug it down so you can adjust the gap later.
Next slip the magnetic ring over the distributor shaft. Set the gap between the magnetic ring and pick up with the plastic gauge supplied in the kit. After you have tightened the screw holding the pick up, it is time to feed the red and black wires through the hole in the distributor housing, pushing the rubber grommet into place. Some factory distributors have different sized holes so the ignition kit supplies an extra eyelet to crimp on and a stepped grommet to work on both large and small holes.
You are almost done! Attach the red wire to the positive terminal on the ignition coil and the black wire to the negative terminal. Getting these connected backwards will damage the unit. The wire supplied may be longer for your application, it is ok to shorten the wires. Keep in mind you will need to leave enough slack so that you can still rotate the distributor to adjust the timing later.
Check your wire connections and made sure all is tight. Reinstall your cap and rotor, or take this time to start fresh and replace them.
Your ignition is now upgraded! Your vintage vehicle will become more dependable. Fuel mileage will increase and acceleration will improve. Moisture or debris will not prohibit your vehicle from starting. You can now drive your classic vehicle with confidence.
About the Author Randy Stoker is the owner of Sacramento Mustang Parts specializing in parts for the classic 1965-1973 Ford Mustang. Sacramento Mustang started business in 1980 and has provided excellent service to the Mustang hobby ever since. Please visit our web site Sacramento Mustang Parts for more information.
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