<VV> Sluggish 66, 140/PG

[FrankCB]

Bill,
     Flamethrower coils draw a lot more current than the stock Corvair coil.  Did you bypass the stock ignition wiring resistor to get the full 12 volts to the new coil?  Check the voltage at the coil with the engine running.
     Frank "resistance is futile" Burkhard

In a message dated 07/19/09 17:52:50 Eastern Daylight Time, billpat at telusplanet.net writes:
Recently had my 66 Monza at the show in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and 
outside of burned points when we were almost home, it ran well.(1200 
mile round trip)  Decided to install a Petronix ignition and 
Flamethrower coil with re-timing set to 16 degrees.  Starts well, idles 
good while cold but after getting to operating temps, wants to stall at 
stop signs, traffic lights, etc. Increased the idle setting at the 
carbs, but still wants to quit.  Also struggles on hills. Case in point: 
on the way to a show yesterday, mile long grade, fairly steep, ...could 
only manage 50 mph uphill.  I thought it should do better.  Am I missing 
something with the Petronix?  Just a tired engine/tranny?  Need 
readjusting on the carbs, timing,?  Any suggestions appreciated. 
Regards, 
Bill Kronen