Hi List,
Does anyone on the list have experience with the Pertronix Second Strike unit?
I know it is a fairly recent addition to the Capacitive Discharge (CD) market.
I just received mine and have a question regarding the setting of the C.A.O.
(crank angle offset). The instructions say:
"The C.A.O. (crank angle offset) switch adjusts the time or crank angle (0 to
18 degrees) at which the second spark occurs. Each setting represents 2
degrees of crank angle. By setting the C.A.O. switch to 2, the Second Strike
ignition release a capacitive discharge spark 4 degrees after the inductive
spark. Due to the many differences in vehicles, each application will respond
differently to this setting. For best results start with the C.A.O. switch set
to the 2 position and test its function before proceeding to higher or lower
settings. This method allows you to achieve the optimum setting for your
vehicle."
I can appreciate this "trial and error" approch but my question is "What should
I experience with the car's performance to know when I have the right C.A.O.
switch setting?"
Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Seth Glassman
'76 TR6
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