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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Kiowaflier, Aug 13, 2017.

  1. Aug 13, 2017
    Kiowaflier

    Kiowaflier New Member

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    I'm normally asking for help on this forum; rarely do I have much to contribute. But today was a great day and I wanted to share it. I've been working for a year getting my engine rebuilt, and for a couple months getting it put back together and troubleshooting some pesky electrical issues. Today, it finally, finally started up and ran very well.

    Here's my contribution: I couldn't find any write-ups on putting a Pertronix electronic conversion kit in an IAY 4012 distributor, which is what I have. Pertronix customer service told me the only option was to send it in to them for a $300 custom conversion. I thought the Pertronix 1548 looked like it should fit, so I ordered one. Sure enough, it dropped right in. Easy installation, and it fired right up. I can't speak for its durability yet, but it gets an A for installation. Boy it sure was good to hear that engine purr again!
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2017
    TuxParkIV

    TuxParkIV Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Congrats! I feel light years away from hearing mine. Good Job!
     
  3. Aug 13, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Congrats! It's always good to hear about success.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2017
    Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Kinda makes you feel good when it works like you planned it, Congratulations, Hope it stays that way a long time.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2017
    william_cj3b

    william_cj3b 3BOB driver

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    Excellent info! I have a couple of 4012s laying around.

    Maybe Pertronix will comp you some goodies or cover part of your conversion cost if you show them a new application to add to their catalog? Just sayin....
     
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