A little update:
Got the Pertronix I installed with new coil and ran a wire from ignition switch to coil (12v)
Started right up
BUT.....
Then I loosened the Dizzy to try and get the timing dailed in (probably too much)
cause when I turned the Dizzy the damn cap popped off and cracked while the engine was running
I went and got another cap and put it on, then the carb started puffing gas every time I tried to start it.
So I go look and the rotor seems damaged (stripped on the inside so it must be rotating freely in there)
I ordered a new Rotor and will get that today.
I am hoping it is just that.
For a second there I thought maybe the Dizzy spun itself out of time when the cap cracked
I will see what the rotor does for me
I may have to re-position the Dizzy if the Rotor doesn't fix it.
I am hoping to find Bubbas thread on installing and tuning
Also I found an Autolite 1100 on ebay for pretty cheap
I should get that by the end of the week
I will check condition and maybe attempt my first carb rebuild
It has been a joy to get back working on old cars again
I moved to Atlanta from California 4 years ago and left the cars and trucks there
Will keep you guys posted
Got the Pertronix I installed with new coil and ran a wire from ignition switch to coil (12v)
Started right up
BUT.....
Then I loosened the Dizzy to try and get the timing dailed in (probably too much)
cause when I turned the Dizzy the damn cap popped off and cracked while the engine was running
I went and got another cap and put it on, then the carb started puffing gas every time I tried to start it.
So I go look and the rotor seems damaged (stripped on the inside so it must be rotating freely in there)
I ordered a new Rotor and will get that today.
I am hoping it is just that.
For a second there I thought maybe the Dizzy spun itself out of time when the cap cracked
I will see what the rotor does for me
I may have to re-position the Dizzy if the Rotor doesn't fix it.
I am hoping to find Bubbas thread on installing and tuning
Also I found an Autolite 1100 on ebay for pretty cheap
I should get that by the end of the week
I will check condition and maybe attempt my first carb rebuild
It has been a joy to get back working on old cars again
I moved to Atlanta from California 4 years ago and left the cars and trucks there
Will keep you guys posted