IML: '56 Ignition Problem: Pertronix = Success

[Jeff Cantor <jcantor791@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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