Re: Pertronix

[Luis <vintagetrans@xxxxxxx>]

If you get a strong spark out of your ignition coil your problem is not with pertronix but your cap or rotor.

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Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thanks all.  I'm always learning here.  I'll try replacing the cap
>next.  I'll let you know how it goes.
>
>- Jim
>Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
>'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
>'63 Polara 500 (383)
>'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
>'71 Bronco
>
>On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Bill Whittaker <mrrodder@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> You can pick up a new Mopar Performance unit from Summit Racing for under
>> $250.  However, you can probably pick up a remanufactured unit from your
>> local Napa store for about $50, but it probably won't come with the box,
>> module, or wireing.  The Summit Racing unit is complete.
>>
>> Bill & Pam Whittaker
>> http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: Pertronix
>>
>> Thanks Bill.  Any advice on where I can get them?  Are there
>> particular part numbers, etc.?
>>
>> - Jim
>> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
>> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
>> '63 Polara 500 (383)
>> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
>> '71 Bronco
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Bill Whittaker <mrrodder@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> Stock Mopar electronic distributor with an orange box is about as trouble
>>> free as you can get..... IMHO.
>>>
>>> Bill & Pam Whittaker
>>> http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:43 PM
>>> Subject: Pertronix
>>>
>>> I know a lot of you have had trouble with the Pertronix Ignitor.  Now
>>> so have I, I think.  In my 63 Polara 500 with a 383, a Pertronix
>>> Ignitor was installed by a previous owner.  I'm getting a strong spark
>>> from the coil to the distributor, but nothing to the plugs, so I'm
>>> ready to blame the Pertronix.
>>>
>>> Any recommendations on replacing it?  My first inclination would be
>>> get a direct replacement and maybe a spare, unless there are better
>>> options.  I looked on Summit and had a little trouble figuring out
>>> which Ignitor P/N is right for the old 383.  Also, there's Ignitor II
>>> and Ignitor III.  Of course these cost more.  Is there any advantage?
>>> Should I upgrade the coil as well as per their recommendation?
>>>
>>> As always, thanks for any advice.
>>>
>>> - Jim
>>> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
>>> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
>>> '63 Polara 500 (383)
>>> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
>>> '71 Bronco
>>>
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