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Just installed a Pertronix Ignitor ignition this morning, along with its companion Flame Thrower coil and Flame Thrower 7ml plug wires (on my 1966 289). Everything went fine. The installation really was as easy as they claim. She fired right up, but had a slight shudder at idle. A drive around the block was even worse. Sounds and feels like one of the plugs is unhooked (and yes, I double checked all of them). I assumed it was the timing; but after several adjustments, I decided that's not the problem.
The FAQs included on the instructions says a voltage problem is very common (with the Pertronix installations), and suggests running a jumper-wire directly from the positive side of the battery to the red Pertronix distributor wire. If this smooths things out, then voltage it is. I made the hook up but couldn't tell much of a difference at all. It still has the same shudder. It's actually bad enough that I don't want to risk limping to a mechanic.
Anyone else had this problem? Got any suggestions? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Dan66
66 Fastback, 289, Tahoe Turquoise,
Turq/White Pony, GT trim, 2nd owner
The FAQs included on the instructions says a voltage problem is very common (with the Pertronix installations), and suggests running a jumper-wire directly from the positive side of the battery to the red Pertronix distributor wire. If this smooths things out, then voltage it is. I made the hook up but couldn't tell much of a difference at all. It still has the same shudder. It's actually bad enough that I don't want to risk limping to a mechanic.
Anyone else had this problem? Got any suggestions? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Dan66
66 Fastback, 289, Tahoe Turquoise,
Turq/White Pony, GT trim, 2nd owner