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points type

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepcj, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    Im getting ready to put in a new set of point and condenser in the jeep. has a chevy v8 with the GM 1-piece type points and condenser in it now. Do I need to put the same type in it or can I use the seperate type, Points with seperate condenser. The current set is just one unit, and is the one piece type better?
     
  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    You can use either. I always preferred the uniset my self.
     
  3. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Me too. Much easier to set.
     
  4. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    Ok. Thanks guys, I was just wondering in case they didnt have the uniset in stock.
     
  5. cookieman

    cookieman Member

    I like the separate type, because you can use a feeler gauge to set them in the field. Once i use a match book as feeler,also a business card will work.
     
    Last edited: Apr 15, 2011
  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    You can with the uniset as well. I set them with a feeler gauge when I install them then fine tune the dwell while it's running.
     
  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I carry a uniset in the Jeep in case the Pertronix craps. I installed it, set the dwell, then took it back off. It *should* be pretty close if I were to re-install...
     
  8. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    what is the pertronix? Ive heard it mentioned a few times but am not familiar with it. does it replace the points in your existing distributor?
     
  9. Corveeper

    Corveeper Member

    Yes. It’s a points to electronic conversion that bolts in the same place as the points.

    http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

    If you’re thinking of converting let me know first. I’ve got one I’m no longer using and I’ll sell it for half the price of new.
     
    Last edited: Apr 15, 2011
  10. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    PM sent about petronix.
     
  11. Corveeper

    Corveeper Member

    Got it, response sent.