http://www.cranecams.com/ignition1/electoc.htm
I just put a Crane HI-6 ignition and MSD Blaster 2 coil in my car, and believe
me, that's a HOT spark! We were pulling plug wires off the distributor cap
(don't try this by hand) to see if each cylinder dropped the same amount, and
the spark was coming about 1" to 1 1/2" out of the top of the distributor cap
before it would let go. And it was a huge white arc making a loud SNAP, not just
the usual little tick. You could probably spot-weld with it.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
jon_wissler@pngc.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 5:53 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
Mike,
Does "Crane" have a website where I could see them tout their
product? Why do you say that a re-curved points distributor is better
than the Crane 3000 unit?
"datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
07/19/01 05:36 PM
To: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
cc:
Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
The Crane 3000 uses more sophisticated circuitry than their 700 model
which
is more commonly available and cheaper however after looking at the 3000s
specs it appears to be a better value for performance. The breaker gets a
full 12V.
I would try calling Summit Racing as they're the cheapest performance
place
I know of. 1-800-230-3030. They can special order it for you as they don't
stock it but they do deal with Crane.
Car Shoppe at 1-800-603-4359 has a 3000 model listed for $112 but I don't
know how much they will charge for a kit for our cars. Should be the same
though. Tell them it's for a 510 as they use the same distributor as does
the early Honda Civics up to 79.
This is no substitute for recurving the distributor however, but that's
pretty cheap to do also. Make sure you get a new vacuum plate also as they
wear quickly. You need weights, springs and the cam to convert it. If the
bushings are good just rebuild it.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
> Mike,
> Tell us more about the Crane 3000. What is it, what can it do
for
> you, what are the benefits/detractions, where do you get it, etc. I may
> be needing to re-curve and/or replace my distributor and this sounds
like
> a potential option.
>
> 69SRL
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
>
> P.S. I ordered two ballast resistors from Tonkin Nissan in PDX. The
item
> came back discontinued. The guy worked pretty hard at it, and told me
he
> cross referenced it to a Car Quest ballast resistor PN# RU10. Cost was
> $11.31. Sound familiar to anyone? That's already 7.5% of the cost of
the
> Crane 3000 unit Mike's referencing.
>
>
>
>
> "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> Sent by: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> 07/19/01 04:29 PM
> Please respond to "datsunmike"
>
>
> To: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>,
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> cc:
> Subject: Re: Dwell vs Gap
>
>
> Rob,
>
> When I had points I had the same problem when using the factory specs
and
> did as you did. I got fed up and installed a Petronix. I will be
> installing
> a Crane 3000 in the future as it's the uprated model of the cheaper 700
> series. With the 3000 you don't need a ballast resistor and can run
really
> hot coils and get a better burn than either the Petronix or 700.
>
> Mike
>
> BTW - the 3000 is about 150 and the coil.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 11:50 AM
> Subject: Dwell vs Gap
>
>
> > Dear List,
> >
> > I was checking out the dwell on my 67.5 1600 last night. It
> > seems that with the points gapped to .021", the dwell was around
> > 34 degrees. To get the dwell to 50 degrees, the gap was around
> > .015". From reading other posts, I should rely on the dwell, not
> > the gap, correct? Does this discrepency mean anything?
> >
> > Thanks again...Robert - 67.5 1600 - ABQ
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