Re: IML: '56 Ignition Problem: Pertronix = Success

[Rick Wiselus <rick.wiselus@xxxxxxx>]

I have rebuilt my 53's dual point distributor entirely and I love it, 
runs like a top, starts just fine.  I think dual point set ups get a lot 
of bad rap, mostly because people really don't understand them.
I did consider the solid state replacement, I did that on a 78 
Shovelhead Harley, and that was a good upgrade, it was a Kick start, and 
improved starting and running a whole lot.  But the Imperial is just 
fine with the original dual point distributor.
Anyway, enjoy your ride!


Jeff Cantor wrote:
> For those of you who were following my ignition problems over the last 
> several weeks, I wanted to provide an update.
>
> After much debate and with the significant advice provided here, I 
> elected to replace the original dual point setup with the Pertronix 
> Ignitor electronic ignition.  In addition, to avoid any other 
> problems, I had the mechanical portion of the distributor rebuilt by a 
> local shop.  They also installed the Pertronix module since they had 
> everything apart but it certainly appears to be a very easy drop in.  
> This morning I had the chance to reinstall the distributor and 
> complete the wiring.  Then the moment of truth - the car started on 
> the first try even faster than my '97 LHS!  The engine hasn't run this 
> smoothly since 51 years ago (to the day) when it rolled of the 
> assembly line and it remains responsive at any engine speed and load 
> combination I could safely throw at it.
>
> So for anyone struggling with drivability issues and original factory 
> points setups - especially the dual point distributors - I would 
> highly recommend converting to electronic ignition.  The only 
> exception would be if you have a car that you enter in contours level 
> shows where the judges are likely to notice the one extra wire coming 
> out of the distributor or pull the cap looking for the original points.
>
> Jeff
> '56 Sedan
> Trenton, NJ
>
>
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