Pertronix upgrade

[militarypotts]

CH, I'm sure that the wick could be made of any product that will absorb a few drops of oil. Maybe a small piece of sponge. If you went to a store like Hobby Lobby or a sewing store, you might be able to find a piece of felt to fit in there. Before you button it back up, that void needs to be filled I believe. Good luck.

[kyken]

Holy Cow! I can not believe the difference the Petronix Ignition made! I drove the truck about 25 miles or so today and it has a lot more get up and go. Well worth the investment!

[Cornholio]

I wouldn't know. LOL!

I hate having dead Jeeps.

[militarypotts]

My Pertronix arrived today. Will install new starter first, make sure that works properly, then I'll get around to the electronic ignition. I never had a problem with my points or condensor, but I've heard so many good things about the Pertronix upgrade that I just had to try it. Truth is, I don't believe I've ever heard of a bad review on the product. It just seems incredible that such a simple upgrade could make such a big difference. Hope it makes a difference for me.

[Cornholio]

I am happy to report that I was able to take my truck for a short test drive this evening. It fires up very quickly now. It has always driven pretty good on the road but it did pull strongly up a nearby hill in 4th gear.

I am happy that I will not have to screw around with points and condensers in the future.

Turns out my starting problem was due to a loose connection at the on/off switch.

I looked at my distributor and there was no felt. None on the spare engine I had either. It wasn't until I checked the M725 that I found the elusive little devil! I still had one truck left to search if need be.

Here's what the little bugger looks like.


I soaked it in oil and reinstalled into the shaft under the rotor. Thanks Militarypotts. Before I did so I doubled checked that there was no play in the shaft which could cause problems later.

[militarypotts]

Glad it all worked out for you. I've yet to install my Pertronix, but I will do it shortly. Put in a new starter and coil last week. This would have been a great time for ignition upgrade, but I never do anything the easy way. Also the truck runs so well, I keep thinking why do I want to change anything, but I will get around to it. My Pertronix unit is the MV161A. Slightly different than the MV161. Wires are shorter, and have connector rings already crimped on I believe.

[moose3d]

Just ordered my MV161A for my M725. Can't wait to install it.