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Thread: Ignitor installation

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    Ignitor installation

    Hello
    I just put on my 401 (rivo '63) a ignitor Pertronix and remove breaker point..I do step by step all installation instructions but I cannot have the good dwell angle about 30°. I have about 31.5°.Is it important for this kind of engine? How can I get the good dwell angle?
    Thank you for help
    Walter

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    A dwell angle between 28 and 32 is good.
    Airy Cat

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    Thank you for your precision!

    Please let me know something.Just to day somebody tell me that when you remove breaker point for ignitor there is no more dwell angle. So is it right or wrong?
    Thanks for your help
    best regards
    Walter

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    When you change over to some kind of electronic ignition the dwell will remain constant on it's own. With points the dwell constantly changes as the points open & close throughout the entire RPM range. One of the things that makes electronics better than points.

    Tom

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    Thank you , it's OK
    Walter

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