Re: Electronic Ignition for 23rd series w/288 ci
Posted by Tobs On 2012/8/30 11:13:31
There should be an oval metal tag on the side of the distributor. It should say autolite or delco. 
Assuming you can get your head down there and read it....
I think there are also pics in the shop manual you can look at.
The electronics in the pertronix like pretty much all computer stuff needs 5 volts for switching. If a 12v car drops a few during starting no big deal, but when a 6v car drops it can lead to harder starting (from what I read online) Some people have had trouble, others good results with 6v and pertronix. Guess if your charging/electric system is good it should be ok.
Assuming you can get your head down there and read it....
I think there are also pics in the shop manual you can look at.
The electronics in the pertronix like pretty much all computer stuff needs 5 volts for switching. If a 12v car drops a few during starting no big deal, but when a 6v car drops it can lead to harder starting (from what I read online) Some people have had trouble, others good results with 6v and pertronix. Guess if your charging/electric system is good it should be ok.
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