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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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What did you set the timing at?
Old May 17, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kalli
i read it as: started up perfectly, then installed pertronix, then it's slow starting. but if he never adjusted ignition after it doesn't surprise me much
yea I took it differently.

seems like the unit might be bad. When I ran a pertronix in my old 66 I sent them an email and explained to them my problem. They sent me out a new piece for no charge. Maybe try that?
Old May 18, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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The timing is set at 8 BTDC sith the vac adv off and plugged. I will try e mailing them right now. Thanks for the heads up on that.
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