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

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Well, that all may be true, but I personally enjoy working on the 
original ignition in my cars, especially the dual point ones. When 
things wear out, they certainly need to be replaced/rebuilt/repaired, 
but converting to a new electronic ignition system isn't the ONLY way 
to make the car run like new.

I am not totally against conversions, especially when the parts are not 
available. I converted the computerized ignition and carburetion on my 
1980 FMC to the comparable non-computerized factory systems that were 
available in Canada. It was a lot of work, and took a lot of ingenuity 
to figure it out, but that made it fun.

The only thing more that I will add is this. Prior to driving 
electronic ignition equipped cars, I had NEVER been stuck on the road 
requiring a tow truck to bring the car home. Since I have been driving 
electronic ignition equipped vehicles, I have found my AAA membership 
very useful, and necessary.

I am glad that your problem is solved. It is difficult to enjoy a car 
that won't run correctly. I had plenty of ignition issues with my '56 
back when I was driving it everyday in the early 1970's. The problems 
were always due to worn out parts, or my own errors in adjustments. I 
cut my teeth in automobile maintenance by working on that car. I am 
very glad that I had the privilege to do so. My curiosity dictates that 
I'd still like to know what caused your original problems in the first 
place, but that's just me, and I have plenty of opportunity to find 
that out on my own car collection.

ENJOY!

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: fljoslin@xxxxxxxx
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Sent: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 7:14 AM
Subject: Re: IML: '56 Ignition Problem: Pertronix = Success

Jeff:
That is great.
What may be the best part is that you will probably never have to touch 
you ignition again!


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Cantor"
To: IML
Subject: IML: '56 Ignition Problem: Pertronix = Success
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:36:55 -0500


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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