68 440 distributor

[D1esel]

Should be ok as long as the advance is installed.

So,you're saying ,install the pertronix and wire it to the coil as per instructions and it should work?

 

[pnora]

So,you're saying ,install the pertronix and wire it to the coil as per instructions and it should work?

Yes. You also should be sure the coil is what Pertronix recommends.

 

[D1esel]

Yes. You also should be sure the coil is what Pertronix recommends.

I ordered the pertronix kit for a mopar electronic distributor #1381a.
They provide a plastic chopper wheel with magnets but it will not slide over the advance lever so it is obviously the wrong kit,so I don't know which one to order now.
I have an email into pertronix now.
Again,no idea what distributor I have. No markings on it.
I did some testing on the msd wiring and I have power going into it but no power to the positive side of the coil.
The led flashes 5 times which indicates the box is functionning correctly

 

[pnora]

I ordered the pertronix kit for a mopar electronic distributor #1381a.
They provide a plastic chopper wheel with magnets but it will not slide over the advance lever so it is obviously the wrong kit,so I don't know which one to order now.
I have an email into pertronix now.
Again,no idea what distributor I have. No markings on it.
I did some testing on the msd wiring and I have power going into it but no power to the positive side of the coil.
The led flashes 5 times which indicates the box is functionning correctly

Did you ask for a kit for a points distributor? If so that might be your problem. You have a 73 or newer electronic distributor. So you need to ask for a electronic ignition replacement. Myself I would of got a ready to run from a place like Mancini racing.

 

[D1esel]

Did you ask for a kit for a points distributor? If so that might be your problem. You have a 73 or newer electronic distributor. So you need to ask for a electronic ignition replacement. Myself I would of got a ready to run from a place like Mancini racing.

That is supposed to be what I ordered.I just discovered what the problem is. I ordered a 1381a kit but the contents are for a 91381a.

 

[D1esel]

That is supposed to be what I ordered.I just discovered what the problem is. I ordered a 1381a kit but the contents are for a 91381a.

I found out my distributor is a 75 and newr electronic one. I test the msd box according to their guide and it checks. I have ordered a new pickup coil from rock auto and hopefully it will start.

 

[RJRENTON]

Sounds like an electronic dist. Going to a dual point, single point.....or ten point dist....is a backwards move.

Only of the opinion of the person making the statement......which is canceled out by other opinions to the contrary.......
BOB RENTON

 

[Geoff 2]

Uhhhhh, no Bob. Read about all the success stories of folks who swapped from points to elec ign & found easier starting, better idle, more power, plugs no longer foul, etc.
Better head back to the cave before the light fades.....

 

[D1esel]

Did you ask for a kit for a points distributor? If so that might be your problem. You have a 73 or newer electronic distributor. So you need to ask for a electronic ignition replacement. Myself I would of got a ready to run from a place like Mancini racing.

This is my problem. There are no markings or numbers on my disyributor so Pertronix cannot tell me what kit I would need. They suggest ch-181 but is simply their guess.
Any ideas?