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Re: help it wont start!



I am one of those who was vocal about my Pentronix failing.

It has been repaired, that was 3 years ago and I am still running it.
I have not had any additional problems.  In my case it was not
installation errors however it would be easy to make mistakes.  I
suspect my problem was that it was one of the very first Flame Thrower
III billet distributors produced.

I still think the Pentronix was my best choice.  I wanted a rev
limiter  but did not want to see it.  The Pentronix has it internal
and it works very well as a recent missed shift confirmed.

Just as important I did not want to see later electronics under the
hood of my 63 Sport Fury.

I have two other projects in the works and both will received the
Pentronix treatment.

Dennis C.

On Jun 28, 12:44 am, MO <mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  I have to side with Herb on this one. Every time I hear of trouble
> with a Pertronix, I wonder if the problem is due to installation
> error. ,  After 6 years and 18,000+ miles mine still performs
> flawlessly. ........................MO
>
> On Jun 27, 1:10 pm, Herb <zephyr9...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I think you might be exaggerating the problem potential, myself alone I have
> > six different cars with them installed for a number of years with "0"
> > problems.  In addition I bet I have installed 10 + units on friends cars
> > with only one having a problem when he removed the green tape from around
> > the rotor and did not realize most of the magnets had fallen out.  I would
> > have a propensity to say that was a user induced error as opposed to a
> > Pertronix issue.  Just my $0.02 worth.  Me thinks you did your friend a
> > disservice!
>
> >         Herb
>
> > 1954 DeSoto Firedome Estate Wagon 276 HEMI
> > 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale
> > 1959 Dodge Coronet 326 Poly
> > 1961 Plymouth Belvedere Custom Suburban Wagon 318 Poly
> > 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon 318 Poly
> > 1963 Plymouth Fury 2D/HT 7.0L
> > 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible 361
> > 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440
> > 1979 Dodge Aspen Sport Wagon 360
> > 1999 Durango SLT 5.9L
> > 2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L
> > St. Louis, MO.
>
> >http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo42009.html
> >  &http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo22012.html
>
> > -------Original Message-------
>
> > From: Cory Rempel
> > Date: 6/27/2012 10:04:34 AM
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: help it wont start!
>
> > The pertronix kit might not be the best way to go.  I've seen on this mail
> > list alone so many guys having problems with their products.  My buddy was
> > going to buy a Pertronix kit and I told him about some of the horror stories
> > I've read about here.  He then changed is mind.  That's my opinion though.
>
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: help it wont start!
> > From: mrdozer...@xxxxxxx
> > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:52:51 -0400
>
> > Wondering if anybody has any ideas,i know its hard to troubleshoot over
> > e-mail but i don't knoew what to do. my 62 dart 440 361 slowly through the
> > last couple of months doesnt like to start, last month i put a new coil on
> > it and timed it with a lite. it's a 4 barrel car stock,cranks good but wont
> > start. this last week i thought it was the points so bought new pretronix,
> > new cap, no difference, seems to be getting fuel even dumped fuel down carb
> > no change,pulled valve cover,valves go up and down fine,seems to have good
> > spark at the end of plug wire,changed out the ballast,hot wired it,doesnt
> > spit like timing, compression seems strong enough, not cranking to easy,i am
> > at a loss, any help would be great Russell
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jimmy Peavy <peave...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: 1962to1965mopars <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 6:52 pm
> > Subject: Re: Electric Fuel Pump
>
> > You can reduce the fittings.
> > Another location I always liked was where the exhaust pipe hanger mounts in
> > the "hump" area.
>
> > Jimmy
>
> > On 6/26/2012 8:12 PM, Dave64 wrote:
>
> > I'm working on installing an electric fuel pump back by the tank.  The pump
> > I have has 3/8" inlet and outlet fittings, but my fuel lines are 5/16".  Is
> > it ok to adapt down to the 5/16" line from the pump?  Will that affect the
> > pressure?  The pump should put out 6 lb of pressure.
>
> > I'm also trying to find the best location to mount it.  I think I'll end up
> > putting it inside the far rear passenger side frame rail just before the
> > rear bumper (on the opposite side of the bumper bracket struts).  It'll be
> > at the back corner of the tank.  It'll be visable from behind, but I don't
> > really mind that.  I don't see another place I like better that keeps it low
> > and stays away from the rear suspension.
>
> > Opinions please.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Dave
> > '64 Belvedere 2DHT
> > 318 Poly, Push Button Auto
>
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