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Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

I would love to learn more about the distributorless ignition system.

Where Are You From? Fremont, CA

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1929 Model 60 Roadster & 1931 Model 619 Sedan

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

Rick-A distributorless ignition system for our engines would sure be hard to disguise as stock! Individual coil packs and crank position sensors with a "Autolite" logo? But you could sure dial in the correct firing and bulletproof reliability!

Where Are You From? orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts



I've learned a lot about this type of system on my Dodge 5.7 Hemi.
I have an extra 14L engine and would be interested in tuckering with a DIS.
My be a good Durant Speedster project.



Where Are You From? Fremont, CA

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Model 619 and 1929 model 60 Roadster

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

Tinkering, I meant tinkering.
I blame the spell checker ;-)


Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Model 619 and 1929 model 60 Roadster

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

I wonder if a Pertronix system could be designed for our small diameter AutoLite distributors.

Where Are You From? Texas

Do You own a car built by Durant? Several

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

Don- See technical page for Phil Peters article on a Pertronix ignition set-up. I followed it for my 6-14 system. Take those points out and run them over with your car!(although I never had any problem with the Durant set-up, just my British car Lucas distributor)

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

Yes, I read that article. Is there a kit for a 4 cylinder engine?

Where Are You From? Texarkana, TX

Do You own a car built by Durant? Several

Re: W5 engine for sale whole or parts

Don- The tech people at Petronix are very helpful. Maybe get all the info ready for the six cylinder set-up and ask what it would take to use it on a four cylinder(maybe just change the trigger wheel?)Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

 

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