Starting issues with pertronix

[bruceb58]

oh man...integrated circuits have come a long way...it's almost mind blowing in a way.

Yep...it's my day job.

 

[Benny67]

Yes...same here

 

[VCarris]

Ok so I have replaced my battery because it was on its way out! I connected the pertronix to the alternator hot spot but she only fires/starts intermittently... At that point on my alternator I drop to 10v +/- upon cranking... Is this normal? If so Maybe I should install a switch for the pertronix and go Straight to battery?

 

[bruceb58]

That is normal voltage while cranking.

Maybe your Pertronix module is bad. Wouldn't be the first time one of these failed.

Did you ever set your timing with a timing light? You can still do it without the engine running. Just check while cranking.

 

[bruceb58]

Ever thought about just putting your points back in?

 

[VCarris]

Timing is perfect....same issue with points installed...... Installed relay as advised by pertronix and it worked... Well till I got on the water... Found That that it has intermittent spark! Now to fix that! Back to the drawing board! first step talk to pertronix maybe it id a bad module! We shall see! Thanks for everyone's help!