Does pertronix change your firing order...?

I got that PM...thought i replied???o No:
Sorry about that...basically I just said that it seemed to be working fine because it was getting gas and everything...but with trust from those kind of guys...you'll definitely be on my list in case i find something does happen with it.
Thanks a lot though

 

Any idea what the parts number is for the Crane xRi set-up for BBB?
Dave

 

750-1710


:3gears:

 

Adrian do you know how to check the firing order. Do you know which way the dist. turns. Personally I'm a little skepticle that any one that has a shop would go with 13572468. I can see where he might use a ford firing order or maybe assume the later Buick V8's have the same firing order as a nailhead
but i'm having trouble with this story. And please don't assume I'm calling you a liar I'm just not sure of the info you are passing on. For one thing you said it tries to start and then dies. Well with the described firing order there is only one cylinder that would fire properly and that is number one. I don't think
that's enough to make it run at all with all the rest firing at the wrong time.
Maybe you should take another look.o No: Good Luck.

Bob H.

 

Hey Adrian, Your original starting problem sounds like it may be an electrical issue. If your battery is on its way out it may act just as your describing. When the battery temp drops the chemical action slows down causing the battery output to decrease. When the temperature rises the action speeds up and the output increases making it is easier for the battery to start the car in warmer weather. This is true regardless of the age of the battery but older batteries are more sensitive to temperature change. You should also check all the electrical connections. A poor connection can cause a voltage drop leading to intermittent starting problems. Of course I wouldnt rule out the ignition but I would take a good look at the battery and connections.

 

Dave Ray's conversion runs $195 for swapping over your old points type. $160 if its being rebuilt as a trigger for an MSD unit.

 

New battery cables are cheap and easy...

 

Yeah...I understand where your skeptical because its so unbelievable but yes i do know the firing order and direction and everything...
it doesn't start up at all...it just pops (backfires) a whole bunch

 

any ideas where you can get these kits?

 

The part number does not work on the jegs or summit websites. It looks like it is no longer available. any other options?

 

not available and no price info available.

 

weve been using pertronix kits for years at our shhop w/ no problems of them burning out
when i put mine in though i never took out the distributor and adjusteed the up and dpwn play w/ the provided shims, it would backfire when cramking but ran great after started took it out and set freeplay and no problems since. should have just done it the first time. get your firing order straight and go from there THIS MECHANIC IS GIVING US TECHNICIANS A BAD NAME

 

Just picked up a set of MSD Super conductor 8.5 mm.
New spark plugs (Ngk are those alright? Will they work with shorty headers?)
Fuel pump (Its Carter is that good?)
Replaced cap and rotor and fuel filter about a week ago.

 

those MSD 8.5 wires rock! I loved them on my wagon. I always ran AC spark plugs, R44TS except the wagon I ran R42TS in it, it really liked the colder plugs

 

Did this "mechanic" take the distributor out of the car?? Sounds like he replaced it 180* out!!

 

yeah he did take it out...
how do i check if he did that?