Date:         Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Strickrott <jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Strickrott <jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
Comments: To: Don Hundt <dhundt@PCEZ.COM>
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Hello Dave:

On my list, but wanted to get the van running on new ignition parts as back up
in case I screw up the Pertronix install. Does anyone know if the Igniter II
is available for the vanagons? It sounds more interesting than the basic unit.
No availability information without calling them with info on my distributor.

Regards
Jeff Strickrott
82 Federal Westy (Miami, FL)

Don Hundt wrote:

> Hey Jeff,
> check out the pertronix electronic ignition setup. replaces the points and
> condenser, fits entirely inside the distributor, costs about $75. You'll
> never have to bother with the dwell meter again
> Don
> (not a pertronix salesman, just a happy customer)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Strickrott" <jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 3:55 PM
> Subject: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
>
> > Hi All:
> >
> > I just got a used Tach/Dwell meter from someone on ebay to do the points
> > on my 82 aircooled van. The dwell meter is electronic and works on my
> > Isuzu. When I connect it to the coil on the vanagon, I cannot start the
> > van. It seems to short or load down the signal.
> >
> > What gives?  Is this an indication that the coil is going or that only
> > the older dwell meters can be used? Incompatibility with the AFC
> > L-Jetronic fuel injection system?
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > --Jeff Strickrott
> > 82 Westy (Miami, FL)
> >