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Update: electronic ignition troubles 140-160 1972

posted by  DavidF on  Sat Feb 2 18:27 CST 2002
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In December, I posted a message regarding the trouble I was having with my newly installed Pertronix "Ignitor". After installation and re-timing, I could not get the car to run correctly while accelerating. It would idle okay but would stumble when placed under load. I took the car to a mechanic friend who adjusted and fiddled for half an hour before suggesting it be scoped for a better idea of what was happening with the electrical power. The final analysis was that the unit was defective, though rare, it was a possibility. I am happy to report that the vendor, retrorockets.com, was very helpful in sending out a replacement unit. I would also like to comment the Pertronix's phone help was very kind and also willing to send a replacement unit. The new unit is now in place and the car runs splendidly. All is right in the world, once again....

David Floyd,
SLO, CA
'72 Volvo 142e
'59 Morris Minor 1000
'36 International COE
'90 Mazda B2600i






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