Re: Pertronix

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

I understand what you are saying it would seem that the Pertronix may
be part of the problem.

However the distributor triggers the Pertronix that in turn fires the
coil.  Therefore if you have spark at the coil or from the coil wire
at the distributor but no spark to the spark plugs it would appear the
problem is in the distributor cap or wiring.

You may want to check this site:

http://www.pertronix.com/support/tips/default.aspx

You may also want to give Pertronix a call, they can help you trouble
shoot this.  I am not absolutely saying Pertronix is not part of the
problem, just saying it probably is not.  If you don't find the
problem let Pertronix give you some help.

Please let us know what solves the problem, we have all chased our
tail over small problems that make us crazy.

Take Care
Dennis

On Dec 16, 8:12 pm, Jim Altemose <jaltemo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dennis,
>
> Either I'm not being clear or not smart; maybe both.
>
> The Pertronix Ignitor lives inside the distributor and replaces the
> points.  If the Pertronix is on the other side of the wire from the
> coil and the spark is good going into the distributor, how do you know
> the Pertronix is good?
>
> BTW, I did replace the rotor, even though the original still looked pretty good.
>
> Thanks.
>
> - 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 6:20 PM, Dennis C. <dennis.2...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hello,
>
> > If you have a strong spark from the coil to the distributor the
> > Pertronix seems to be working fine.  It appears you have a problem in
> > the distributor unrelated to the Pertronix.  I would check the cap and
> > rotor.
>
> > I agree going with Ma Mopar for ignition is a very good way to go if
> > you want to mount the box on the firewall or try to find a place to
> > hide it like under the battery tray.
>
> > Personally I use the Pertronix Flame Thrower III because it has an
> > internal rev-limiter and I don't want to see the box.
>
> > You may want to call Pertronix and talk to their Tech person, I have
> > done very well with them in the past when I had a problem.  The person
> > I talked to was very good at helping me trouble shoot a problem I was
> > having.
>
> > I had the advantage of having a stock distributor, coil and ballast
> > resistor and I could easily go back to stock to help with the trouble
> > shooting.
>
> > Good Luck
> > Dennis
>
> > On Dec 16, 3:43 pm, Jim Altemose <jaltemo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> 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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