Topic: Prestolite

[bwaller]

By chance does anyone have timing instructions for a Prestolite ignition?

[MauiK3]

Not much information here, perhaps this?
https://www.bakesonline.com/media/resourcelibrary/Indmar302-351FordIgnition.pdf

[bwaller]

Asking about a SOHC4 Prestolite.

[ekpent]

Asking about a SOHC4 Prestolite.

Member Terry seems to know a little about that brand. To be honest I don't think he holds them in very high regard. Might want to se a PM.

[bryanj]

They used prestolite starters on Norton Commandos, they mad a lovely click!

[scottly]

Doesn't the Prestolite use the stock advance unit? If so, make an educated guess and start the bike, then check the timing with a strobe.

[scottly]

They used prestolite starters on Norton Commandos, they mad a lovely click!

No, the problem was everything else electrical was provided by Lucas, Prince of Darkness.

[bwaller]

Just looking to see what the original instructions might offer scottly. I set up the air gap first, but had to change to get one  side to time, then 2/3 was out.

It's a simple unit using the stock advance unit with a replacement cam.

After several attempts with electronic systems on my racebike, I'm sick to death of some brands. I removed the Prestolite in 2008 after 30 years of trouble free use in favor of an expensive POS that was horrible. Then the bike was stored for several years. Getting it back out and hoping for some reliable use again.

[MauiK3]

Maybe a photo would be nice

[Don R]

This might help? https://www.ebay.com/itm/352471516098

[bwaller]

I found the (old) original instructions, funny how much hoarding a shop can manage.

The airgap plays a bigger key in timing than I could certainly remember.

Thanks for your attention, should be good now!

[Stev-o]

I found the (old) original instructions, funny how much hoarding a shop can manage.

Let us know how it goes, Brent.  Happy to hear of the ol' race bike getting back out!

[ekpent]

Don't lose the instructions again. I have one of those hiding in my shop 'somewhere' and may need to ask a question or two of you. Hope you get her running good !

[RAFster122s]

Drop a copy of a scan or a photo of the instructions into this thread. Then you can pull it up out of the thread as needed.

[PeWe]

Drop a copy of a scan or a photo of the instructions into this thread. Then you can pull it up out of the thread as needed.

That's a good idea.
I have documented good to know things on this forum so I can find it later without digging in my computer st home.
Nowadays mostly using my telephone but neverless easy access here.