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02-20-2017, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Do you carry a spare Module in your car, in case of a problem with your Distributor?
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02-20-2017, 02:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
No....two failures were self inflicted! Been using them in classic cars, Jeeps, hot rods, boats and Model A's since the late sixties. The module was designed for stationary engines running 24/7.
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02-20-2017, 02:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Yes I carry a spare.
I have had a NU-Rex in my car for 17 years without failure. I purchased a spare module at the same time and have carried it for 90,000 plus miles. I would guess if I stopped carrying it...Murphy's Law would prevail. A Nu-Rex is not easy to change back to a stock system while on the road so I would rather be prepared. Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 02-20-2017 at 02:45 PM. |
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02-20-2017, 09:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
I do also.....had it for years
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02-20-2017, 10:32 PM | #6 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Now that's a novel idea.
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In the 60's I installed transistorized ignition in my 55 Chevy, and it work fine for 5 days, then failed on my way to work. In the late 70's I installed electronic ignition in my 71 Scout with a 232 engine, and it lasted about a month before it failed. I like points just fine. |
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02-21-2017, 08:56 AM | #9 | |
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I called FSI to order another dual module distributor last week and spoke to Judy Mallory. I asked for Mel and Judy shared that Mel passed away about 5 weeks ago from complications of heart surgery. JD, his business partner, called me back a day later and said he was not sure if they would offer this dual module option any more as it was Mel who set these up. Mel was a true gentleman who shared his knowledge freely. I never met him face to face but he was a friend. I will miss him. Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 02-21-2017 at 03:43 PM. |
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02-21-2017, 09:24 AM | #10 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
The only failure I experienced in over 40,000 miles of driving was with the first style of module, FS changed it and I've not had a problem sense. Have them on several cars now. You do need to have a very good ground or you will have problems.
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02-21-2017, 11:55 AM | #11 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
no spare here for many years
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Is it still true that leaving the ignition key on will burn up the module or have they fixed that problem?
I hear it both ways. Thanks Last edited by Benson; 02-21-2017 at 01:36 PM. |
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02-21-2017, 01:48 PM | #14 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Good question, I think that still exists, because I purchased my distributor about 6 months ago, and that was still in the instructions.
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02-21-2017, 08:39 PM | #16 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
I believe that the electronic units don't wear out or fail from defect; something kills them, usually a bad ground. So, my guess is that if your electronic unit fails and you replace it without first figuring out why, your backup unit will quickly fail too.
I would like to hear from someone who has had this experience, and how it worked out with his replacement. |
02-21-2017, 09:11 PM | #17 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
I started a thread here a while ago about trouble I was having with one of those distributors. I pulled the FS one and put a points and coil one back after getting a very abusive message from the guy at FS who is trying to do what Mel did. Mel was a very helpful and knowledgeable man whose input will be missed. I have a replacement module to put in the FSI distributor but I think I will not go that way again after the abuse. I have resisted the temptation to post that message here but I still have it.
My prediction, FWIW, is that if they keep going the way I experienced, FSI will disappear.
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02-21-2017, 10:05 PM | #18 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
I have one of bubbas modern Mallory's and love it, zero issues and that is the one part I worry the least about. Worth the money and the wait to get one. Just my two cents.
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02-22-2017, 07:58 AM | #19 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
I have run and FSI distributor in my town sedan for 6 years, no problems. I don't carry a spare module. I decided over the winter to install the same distributor in my '31 CCPU which I drive almost daily. I called FSI several times to order, left messages, never got a response. Finally, ordered one from Brattons. Sorry to hear about Mel... he had been very helpful in the past. Hope FSI survives the loss.
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02-22-2017, 10:41 AM | #20 |
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Re: Question for owners of Electronic Ignitions & Centrifugal Advance Distributors
Mickey Remund originally built Petronix ignitions for A's and flatheads and when he retired, Mel picked up the line. Sorry to hear about Mel as he was easy to work with and a standup guy.
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