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Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by 1952m38, May 30, 2011.

  1. May 30, 2011
    1952m38

    1952m38 New Member

    Ballston Spa, NY
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    Just installed a pertronix ignition with the blaster coil (what a difference):D My question is what spark plugs and gap is everyone running with the upgrade? I have an L head. Thanks in advance, Steve
     
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  2. May 30, 2011
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Mesa, Arizona
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    I run the pertronix in my '60 with a stock coil and plugs, gap at .035
     
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  3. May 31, 2011
    timgr

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    With a hotter coil, you should be able to open the gap to .045 or so.

    Realize that the factory distributor, cap and rotor is not designed to handle a high-voltage coil. Apparently it's ok when the parts are new, but you may find that the cap/rotor wear out sooner than expected.
     
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  4. May 31, 2011
    1952m38

    1952m38 New Member

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    Is there an upgrade available for the cap and rotor to handle the hotter coil? Also what is the correct factory plugs to use in the L-head, is it the same as the F?
     
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