Pertronix Ignition help....

[landmizzle]

Hi all,

My Pertronix ignition arrived today. I've installed these before on my 66' Mustang, so feeling experienced, I strutted out into the garage to complete the 15 or minute job. Wrong!

Now maybe I installed the thing wrong, I'm missing something obvious, or (and most likely) I'm a moron. But the wires that go from the ignitor module through the dizzy housing and to the coil are too short by several inches.

I at first thought that Victoria British sent me the wrong kit. A trip out to Petronix's web site however, confirmed that part # 1761 is the right kit for a 70-73 240Z ( I happen to have a 71'). My coil is in the stock location so that can't be the issue. Assuming I didn't do something totally assinine, you would think that a "bolt on" kit would supply wires of the right length (at least close.). At least error on the side of too long....

So has anyone installed these before? Am I doing something wrong or did you get the same results and have to do some creative adapting?

Best Regards,

Landmizzle 71' 240Z

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by landmizzle

Hi all,

My Pertronix ignition arrived today. I've installed these before on my 66' Mustang, so feeling experienced, I strutted out into the garage to complete the 15 or minute job. Wrong!

Now maybe I installed the thing wrong, I'm missing something obvious, or (and most likely) I'm a moron. But the wires that go from the ignitor module through the dizzy housing and to the coil are too short by several inches.

(snip by carl)

So has anyone installed these before? Am I doing something wrong or did you get the same results and have to do some creative adapting?

I have installed one on my 1972 240Z about 2.5 years ago, and I had to add some length to the supplied wiring to reachthe coil. About 8-12 inches as I recall. I simply soldered, and shrink-tubed a length of wire to the Pertronix wires and then soldered ring terminals to the other end of the wires after cutting to the appropriate length. Still an easy install, but not quite a "plug and play" situation.

[landmizzle]

Hi Bambikiller,

Thanks for the advice. I did as you suggested and got the system to work. I'm still not thrilled with the Pertronix in supplying a kit where I have to make adjustments to the wiring but, it does work.

Again, thanks for taking the time to help me out.

Best Regards,

Landmizzle '71 240Z

[Bambikiller240]

No Problem. Welcome to the club!

BTW, if you weren't happy with the Pertronix system as supplied; you should see how the Crane XR700 system arrives. (I bought one of those before I got smart and went to Pertronix)

They do give you enough wire, but it is a PITA to install and keep adjusted properly.