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Re: [GMCnet] Onan-Pertronix install [message #128674 is a reply to message #128672] Sat, 04 June 2011 17:20 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Certainly the 1181 comes with magnets -- all embedded in the wheel
which mounts on the shaft. As do all of the Ignitor series. Just cut
one out with wire cutters to epoxy into the flywheel.

Ken H.


On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> does not come with magnets does it?
> gene
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
>> Bill,
>>
>> Rather than the Ford or VW modules listed, I'm back to recommending
>> the Pertronix unit for Oldsmobile -- 1181, IIRC.  It's the same one
>> that you'd use if you wanted to convert a non-HEI GMC.  The modules
>> all work the same but the bracket you'll have to make varies.
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
>> wrote:
>> > Bill,
>> >
>> > You have a choice of Pertronix unit and method of installation.
>> >
>> > Here:
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=6785&cat=3608
>> >
>> > And here: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=33113
>> >
>> > This is a Pertronics unit for a VW. I didn't write any instructions.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Rob M.
>> > USAussie - Downunder
>> > AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> > USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> > [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of JoAnne Bissell
>> > Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 11:19 PM
>> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> > Subject: [GMCnet] Onan-Pertronix install
>> >
>> > Where can I find diagrams-instructions
>> > for installing the pertronix mod on my
>> > Onan.
>> > Thanks
>> > Bill
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