Re: Pertronix

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

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
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> ________________________________
> 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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