Re: Points

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

In Linda Tripp's secret telephone recording, Monica and pharmer
<pharmer@domain.elided> were heard saying...

>Any recommendations for me when setting up the MSD and Pertronix ignition
>(from a '79 scout)?  Although hot-swappable ignition units, or hot failover
>would be best,
>I'd be very happy if I could lift the hood, connect and connect a new wire
>to bypass the MSD in five minutes.

Ken,

Disabling the MSD from the ignition system in 5 minutes is easy *if* you put
some thought into this while installing it.  Use water resistant quick
disconnect fittings that will allow you to quickly unplug the MSD and
re-connect the Pertronix alone.

When I first installed my MSD and had it triggered by breaker-points alone, I
made a laminated card with step by step instructions on how to disconnect the
MSD and run on points alone.  I stuck the card under the hood with double
stick tape.  With clear and specific instructions, it only takes a couple of
seconds to disconnect and reconnect a few wires.

Regards,

John L.
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