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Graeme / New Zealand · 07-21-2018, 07:52 PM

If i was to convert a crab distributor to electronic what is the Petronix kit i should use?.... the system is 6v.

Would I have to change the plug wires out from cooper core?

I have a stock Skip rebuilt coil. What coil should I use?

Please note I have no plan of doing this at the moment but it might be something for the future.

Thanks
GB

johncusano · 07-21-2018, 07:58 PM

6 volt pos grand? No soild core wires. And a pertronix 0.6 ohm coil.

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BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-22-2018, 11:10 AM

I would measure the skip coil its more than likely correct at .6 ohms.

Beware electronics dont like 6 volt, with a generator etc. Voltage float kills them every time.....

Part number for six volt 1285LSP6 Summitt is a good place to purchase them.....

drolston · 07-22-2018, 01:23 PM

From the history on this board, 12 volt Pertronix users with alternators have good luck. I have been running that setup for four years with no problems. 6 volt users seem to have many more failures.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-22-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by drolston

From the history on this board, 12 volt Pertronix users with alternators have good luck. I have been running that setup for four years with no problems. 6 volt users seem to have many more failures.

Thats VERY true! They make a "Mallory/MSD" voltage filter to use with a generator but still thats a lot of trouble. The factory crab is one of the very best Ford ever made and will run for a lots of miles before needing any maintence , properly lubes and set up....

Vintage Copper 47 · 07-22-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

Thats VERY true! They make a "Mallory/MSD" voltage filter to use with a generator but still thats a lot of trouble. The factory crab is one of the very best Ford ever made and will run for a lots of miles before needing any maintence , properly lubes and set up....

I still use the points & condenser on my 12 volt converted 47 (with alternator).. I have considered your conversion Jim (bubbas ignition).. but I also want to keep my solid core wires.. so I decided to stay with the tried & true.. Been going on 2 1/2 years with no issues with the points & condenser..

So to piggy back on this question, can points & condenser work with the filament style plug wires?... the reason I ask is I always drive long distance with back up parts (extra water pump, belts, extra points & condenser).. but I don't want to carry an extra set of solid core plug wires if I switch to electronic ignition... I know.. don't obsess, just enjoy the ride!... LOL

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-22-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Copper 47

I still use the points & condenser on my 12 volt converted 47 (with alternator).. I have considered your conversion Jim (bubbas ignition).. but I also want to keep my solid core wires.. so I decided to stay with the tried & true.. Been going on 2 1/2 years with no issues with the points & condenser..

So to piggy back on this question, can points & condenser work with the filament style plug wires?... the reason I ask is I always drive long distance with back up parts (extra water pump, belts, extra points & condenser).. but I don't want to carry an extra set of solid core plug wires if I switch to electronic ignition... I know.. don't obsess, just enjoy the ride!... LOL

Points can run with any wire set.
We no longer offer a electronic unit ( was too many phone calls with burnt up units using the wrong coil , that my friend told me to use etc).

I still install one every now and then if ya ship it with the rebuild that way i dont get the call and the seller can warranty the defective module. The worse case is the six volt unit , think about it a six volt car charges at 7.2 volts, thats a 1.2 threshold etc. Not very much.....compared to a 12 volt....

Vintage Copper 47 · 07-22-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBAS IGNITION

Points can run with any wire set.
We no longer offer a electronic unit ( was too many phone calls with burnt up units using the wrong coil , that my friend told me to use etc).

I still install one every now and then if ya ship it with the rebuild that way i dont get the call and the seller can warranty the defective module. The worse case is the six volt unit , think about it a six volt car charges at 7.2 volts, thats a 1.2 threshold etc. Not very much.....compared to a 12 volt....

Thanks for the info Jim

Graeme / New Zealand · 07-22-2018, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the posts everyone. Well there is nothing wrong with my set up and bearing in mind the negative comments for this conversion on 6v with gennie, I think I'll adapt the old saying, "if aint broke don't fix it". I particularly take note of what Bubba says about the factory crabs reilability.

GB

07-21-2018, 07:52 PM	#1
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,167	electronic crab If i was to convert a crab distributor to electronic what is the Petronix kit i should use?.... the system is 6v. Would I have to change the plug wires out from cooper core? I have a stock Skip rebuilt coil. What coil should I use? Please note I have no plan of doing this at the moment but it might be something for the future. Thanks GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

07-21-2018, 07:58 PM	#2
johncusano Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wethersfield Ct. Posts: 43	Re: electronic crab 6 volt pos grand? No soild core wires. And a pertronix 0.6 ohm coil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-22-2018, 11:10 AM	#3
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: electronic crab I would measure the skip coil its more than likely correct at .6 ohms. Beware electronics dont like 6 volt, with a generator etc. Voltage float kills them every time..... Part number for six volt 1285LSP6 Summitt is a good place to purchase them..... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

07-22-2018, 01:23 PM	#4
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,811	Re: electronic crab From the history on this board, 12 volt Pertronix users with alternators have good luck. I have been running that setup for four years with no problems. 6 volt users seem to have many more failures.

07-22-2018, 11:56 PM	#9
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,167	Re: electronic crab Thanks for the posts everyone. Well there is nothing wrong with my set up and bearing in mind the negative comments for this conversion on 6v with gennie, I think I'll adapt the old saying, "if aint broke don't fix it". I particularly take note of what Bubba says about the factory crabs reilability. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"