Recent content by RJRENTON

Why not just call Pertronix and ask them your question and if a ballast resistor is required and it's value and the best coil to use, rather than the opinions of others. That way you'll have accurate information rather than guesstimates or hearsay and have a reliable system......just my...

Price is relative......what did it use to cost? A loaf of sliced white bread, in 1960 was $0.39; gasoline was $0.69/gallon of Sunoco 260.....the other relative factor is how much you're willing to pay for what you want......the other relative factor is time......just my opinion of course...

For my 1970 GTX RS23V0A******, I use a factory Prestolite dual point distributor, and a standard Essex coil and standard 0.5 ohm ballast. There were 2 separate coils listed in the FSM, both had similar primary resistance. The distributor was recurved to my specs. Without vacuum advance for a...

The specific heat characteristics of "water-less" coolant (polypropylene glycol) is less than water. Specific heat characteristics means the coolant's ability to absorb/release heat. You are better off using a 50% mix of ethylene glycol and water plus an ionic surfactant (water...

PACER AMP PAC made a great DC clamp on ammeter.....0-50 amps on several scales plus a shunt for +100 amps readings....battery operated.....available on ebay.....perhaps new also........ BOB RENTON

You DO NOT BUY A RADIATOR on price........the most important consideration is PERFORMANCE.....can it keep the coolant at the proper temperature on a 100 degree day in traffic In the summertime? PURCHASE THE BEST RADIATOR AVAILABLE.....a max cooling reproduction radiator from GLENRAY...

I use the stock Prestolite Dual point distributor (recurved to my specs, no vacuum advance), NOS MOPAR POINTS AND CONDENSER, in my Original 1970 6 barrel GTX RS23V0A****** to 6500 RPM without any problems.......with standard coil and ballast resistor....... BOB RENTON

Measuring ripple is a "nice to know information", but to the average vehicle owner, who, likely does not know (about ripple or cares about ripple), now has an additional "worry point"......too much ripple (and how much is too much).....Will affect the vehicle's performance.....especially true...

Most, if not all automotive type condenser were of paper/oil film design. You could always substitute an axial lead electronic type condenser providing its voltage rating was 400 volts minimum. I've used 0.400 MFD to 0.600 MFD (Micro Farad) design...just make sure it's at least 400 volt...

Nice writeup.....BUT....what was the alternator's RPM when you took your measurements?? Remember, the alternator's ripple will be determined by its RPM, as ripple/frequency its speed related (even after rectifying the AC generated by the stator). The rectifier is a three phase full wave bridge...

YES...I did contact engineering for ADM-GLYCHOLS..... ..A KREKEL burger ANYTIME.....is the right time.....maybe with onion rings???.......perhaps the double burger ,with everything basket......yummy yum.....just my opinion..... BOB RENTON

Once again as, unreferenced and undocumented .....straight out of 5th grade science library and THEORY ONLY....What happens in an actual engine under load is totally different. Your unsubstantiated quotes may impress the uneducated but are incorrect. REFERENCE YOUR QUOTES...CREDIT THE...

What is "leaking"??? The carbon vs ceramic shaft seal is an easy fix. There are rebuild kits offered on line to rebuild the entire unit.....gaskets, and valves, etc, internal parts. No adapting brackets or hoses required.....repair the RV2 UNIT.......just my opinion..... BOB RENTON

Points......more reliable, lower cost, perform like OEM, NO LOSS OF HORSEPOWER (contrary to popular misconception).......now the electronic ignition boys will come out of the woods quoting all kinds of euphemisms....... BOB RENTON )

If your vehicle is original, you have/had a mechanical voltage regulator. REPLACE it with the newer ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR as a directly replacement. It is likely that the original alternator is 37 amp, round back design with one wire from the voltage regulator to the alternators...