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by ejspec63
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Pertronix ignition problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1477

Re: Pertronix ignition problems

Cheers Craig! Will try that tomorrow. I have 2 coils - Bosch SU12 and a GT40. These should be the 12V ones yeah? The GT40R is the ballast type? the All the wires are back on the regulator now. Appreciate the help


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by ejspec63
Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Pertronix ignition problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1477

Re: Pertronix ignition problems

Yeah Errol tried that one tonight as well as swapping the battery.

The battery is reading 12.6V and have tried the wire to the coil blacky with no change. The voltage also stays the same at the coil 10.4v with the wire directly ? It's directly from the battery to the positive coil with the ...
by ejspec63
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Pertronix ignition problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1477

Pertronix ignition problems

Hi guys, I ended up getting a kit all good for the install but it won't fire. All grounding looks to be fine and I'm suspecting the coil isn't correct. I was sold a brand new Bosch SU12. Would you know for this is sufficient ? I'm getting 10.4 v at the coil.

I'm a learner when it comes to ...
by ejspec63
Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: How much did you pay for a rebuild?
Replies: 1
Views: 590

How much did you pay for a rebuild?

Hi all,

Looking into rebuild the 138 I have. I've recently received a couple of quotes that vary a far bit in price. Lowest so far $2700 through to $4500! Interested in how much you paid and recommendations for any builders around Brisbane area.

Prices have included all machining required ...
by ejspec63
Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Some help from the masterminds
Replies: 4
Views: 855

Re: Some help from the masterminds

So I have had another tinker this Arvo and seen there was no wire on the Oil Pressure Sensor. Found it and put it on and its staying lit up :boringg:

New leads and plugs and tried to give it abit of a tune and is not running well at all. Oil light goes away for a split second with a rev but not ...
by ejspec63
Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Some help from the masterminds
Replies: 4
Views: 855

Re: Some help from the masterminds

Cheers mate, I wasn't able to gain to much info on how long it was sitting for but was registered and on the road just before I bought it. I got it from a car yard believe it or not. So I wasn't able to talk to the owner before me. Was going to look at electronic ignition and a few other things give ...
by ejspec63
Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Some help from the masterminds
Replies: 4
Views: 855

Some help from the masterminds

Hi All,

First post in a long time on here and after a little help. I just purchased an EJ special, all stock running the 138 and having a few issues with it running rough. Today I ran a compression test and come up with the following numbers -
From the front of the motor to the back
1 - 118
2 - 105 ...