Re: [FWDLK] Petronix Ignition, Distributor conversions

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@MEGAVISION.COM>]

Contact John Lazenby for a 6 volt petronix for your early units or for later
ones also.  He is at    www.openroadint.com.

Toll free is 877-673 6960

That is where I got mine and I've been very happy with them.

Terry
----- Original Message -----
From: David Homstad <dhomstad@FIELD-WORKS.COM>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 12:56 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Petronix Ignition, Distributor conversions


> I spoke to a PerTronix rep at Hershey last fall. He said the they do not
> have a conversion for the Autolight distributors. They only have units for
> 1960 and newer Chrysler designed distributors.
>
> For a vintage appearance, a 60's vintage distributor from a 318 could be
> used with a PerTronix conversion for retrofitting the 241/ 270 Hemi/Poly
and
> 50's 318 Dodge and Plymouth engines. The same for 350/361/383 R and
383/413
> RB engines. I am not sure about the Chrysler and DeSoto Hemi/Poly engines.
>
> The Chrysler electronic distributor for any 318/340/360 LA engine will fit
> into a 241 or 270 Dodge or 318 without modification. To fit into a 315 or
> 325 Dodge, or 392 Hemi, an adapter is required because the shaft is too
> short. Mopar Performance kit, P/N P3690426 (318/340/360), includes
> distributor, wiring harness, control module, ballast resistor, and
> instructions.
>      Distributor adapters for 315/325 can be obtained from:
>              Kent Redd, (417) 467-2256
>              Reath Automotive, (562) 426-6901
>
> B and RB engines have similar kits available. One drawback for the
Chrysler
> distributor is the need for a large external control box, which will not
> look stock. Another is the need for a solid state voltage regulator
> conversion for 60's alternator equipped cars. Conversion kits are
available
> through Chrysler. I am not sure how well the distributor works with
> generator equipped cars.
>
> Ignition coil: the original stock coil is OK, but a little weak for
> performance. I like a little hotter spark. I used a Jacobs Electronics
> (800-627-8800, www.jacobselectronics.com/ ) Energy Coil # 380672T, and
> ballast resistor RU13 (looks like the original, from Car Quest, 1.6 ohms).
> Set the plug gap at .045 (stock was .032). I get instant starts.
>
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Sersen [SMTP:msersen@ENTER.NET]
> > Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2000 3:28 PM
> > To:   L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU
> > Subject:      Re: [FWDLK] Petronix Ignition
> >
> > It may be just as easy to adapt a MOPAR electronic system to the poly. I
> > adapted one to a L-head six easily. At least then it is still all MOPAR.
> > Mike Sersen
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Rimington, Ken <Ken_Rimington@ATK.COM>
> > > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU
> > > Subject: [FWDLK] Petronix Ignition
> > > Date: Friday, April 07, 2000 6:47 PM
> > >
> > > Has anyone had experience installing Petronix ignition systems in poly
> > > engines?  It retains the original look with HEI type performance.
Does
> > it
> > > help?  Is it reliable?
> > >
> > > Ken Rimington
> > > 1956 Dodge Custom Royal
>