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babybolt

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Transistorized Ignition
« on: February 01, 2014, 01:49:22 PM »
Just curious - does anyone still actually run this system - or is it relegated to high end concours original cars?

cjshaker

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Re: Transistorized Ignition
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2014, 07:10:35 PM »
I have a couple of the factory transistorized systems that were adapted for use in the Hot Test room at Fords Lima engine plant back in the day. Never seen them otherwise except on show cars.
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Re: Transistorized Ignition
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2014, 12:38:07 PM »
I ordered my '64 Custom 427 with the 'T' ignition. The box itself was not intended to be 'monkeyed' with but of course the diz was the focus of some attention. There was only one set of points. They were much longer than the pieces spec'd for the dual point  arrangement.

When I bought new ones I ordered by number, but I was told that they were also proper for some 6 cylinder application. The diz came with the advance in the '15' position, so a quick change was made to the '10' end so I could use 18* of initial. I was heavily into scuba at the time and I had various scraps of wet-suit foam rubber laying around. I used a piece of it behind the points arm in order to damp any possible attempt to bounce---although it was preventative.

The ignition system was trouble-free.

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Re: Transistorized Ignition
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2014, 07:12:50 PM »
I am running an original permatune system on a '65. I do not believe the amp or coil have ever been changed on it. I picked up spares over the years just in case but have never needed them (knock wood).
I would like to find the cover for the resistor panel though.