<VV> Electronic Ignition

[Bryan Blackwell]

If you mean you installed it and didn't check the timing at all, then 
yes, you need to check it and re-time.  However, the actual value 
should be stock for the engine.
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Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
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   Corvairs: '61 Lakewood, '64 Greenbrier, '65 Corsa, '66 Corsa
   '69 Road Runner, '97 Ford F-150, '99 Neon R/T
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On Jul 5, 2006, at 9:46 PM, Schwartz Family wrote:

> I installed a Crane XR700 ignition and Crane Fireball PS20 coil on my 
> '65 140.  Have had no luck with engine performance.  In fact, it's far 
> worse than it ever was with breaker points.  When the secondaries are 
> engaged nothing noticeable happens...no extra power, maybe less.  Does 
> the electronic setup require a change to the timing?  Is there 
> something else I need to do to make this work?  I'm about ready to 
> return to the old points.  Anybody out there have experience?
>
> Steve Schwartz
> 140 VAIR