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pertronix question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 58WillysCJ5, Dec 8, 2006.

  1. Dec 8, 2006
    58WillysCJ5

    58WillysCJ5 New Member

    Mississippi
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    I have a 58 CJ5, all stock. Have read a lot about the pertronix ignition system and wanted to know if it will fit my distributor and, if so, what part # I need to look for. Thanks
     
    58WillysCJ5, Dec 8, 2006
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  2. Dec 8, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Depends on the distributor # in your engine. IIRC the #1541 and #1548 kits are the most popular, but a quick call to Pertronix will settle it. Be sure to have the number off the distributor tag handy when you call. ;)
     
    w3srl, Dec 8, 2006
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  3. Dec 9, 2006
    blownfuse

    blownfuse New Member

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    I have installed one in my 55 f-head it worked great until I smoked it trying out a electronic ign. coil, stick with a standard coil with a resistor.
     
    blownfuse, Dec 9, 2006
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  4. Dec 9, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    The instructions with my pertronix kit (#1541) specifically stated NOT to use a ballast resistor, the unit needs the full 12-volts to work properly.

    I would use the Pertronix Blaster coil IMHO and wire it just the way they say to in the installation instructions.
     
    w3srl, Dec 9, 2006
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  5. Dec 9, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    If wired properly, the Pertronix sees 12V.... The ballast only feeds the + side of the ignition coil......
     
    Patrick, Dec 9, 2006
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