AndyC Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thinking about conversion on a 62 New Yorker to a Pertronix Ignition and coil. Any feedback pros and cons???I know this probably makes some of you cringe, but as a retired Firefighter/paramedic on a City Government pension, things are a little tight, and I,m trying to improve performance on an original car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Do it Andy. I have units in all my old cars, the oldest in service about 13 years with zero problems. BTW, a pertronix coil is not necessary the ignition module works just fine with stock coils.........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bhigdog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do it Andy. I have units in all my old cars, the oldest in service about 13 years with zero problems. BTW, a pertronix coil is not necessary the ignition module works just fine with stock coils.........Bob </div></div>Thanks, wanted to improve performance a little,but keep the "stock" look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluesky636 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AndyC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bhigdog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do it Andy. I have units in all my old cars, the oldest in service about 13 years with zero problems. BTW, a pertronix coil is not necessary the ignition module works just fine with stock coils.........Bob </div></div>Thanks, wanted to improve performance a little,but keep the "stock" look </div></div>I have it on my 64 Galaxie. Works great. I haven't had to adjust the timing since I installed it over 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 6-volt units are junk but the Pertronix II 12-volt modules work great. I have it on my boat and my '56 Mark II.The Pertronix I 6-volt model quit working if the voltage drops below 5.2 volts on start-up. In other words, you had better have a fully charged battery, or you're not going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The Pertronix I 6-volt model quit working if the voltage drops below 5.2 volts on start-up. In other words, you had better have a fully charged battery, or you're not going anywhere.</div></div> I have one (6 volt) in my 39 PU and have had no starting problems even during the winter when the battery will barely crank the engine over..........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The 5.2 volt figure is one provided by Pertronix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abh3usn Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'd recomend it. They are big in the MG community to cast out the demon Lucas. Very reliable and an invisible upgrade with improved reliability. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: abh3usn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd recomend it. They are big in the MG community to cast out the demon Lucas. Very reliable and an invisible upgrade with improved reliability. Go for it.</div></div> Ahhhh....Lucas.....prince of darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 The Petronix is more reliable than the points and condenser. Only clue that your ignition is not stock is that there will be two wires coming out of the distributor instead of one as on stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_JPIndusi Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have a Pertronix 6 volt unit on my Straight 8 Buick. I slipped a black plastic cover over the red wire, cut both to "fit" and only upon very close examination can you tell there are two wires. Works great and so far reliable.Joe, BCA 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durant Mike Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I've been running one in my TR6 for quite some time. Works great and have had no problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 If you want electronic ignition the one Chrysler used from 1972 up is a direct bolt on. Only the really knowlegable will know it was not available when your car was built.The Pertronix would likely be quicker and cheaper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The little magnets fall out and then you have to shim the distributor which is bad for the oil pump drive in most motors...</div></div> HUH???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 /\ What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidP Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Love It or Hate It ... there doesn't seem to be any neutral opinions ... I put one in my 1954 Cadillac a couple of years ago, and haven't had to think of it again ... Some of the negative comments in other threads state that at some time in the future it may fail suddenly, and that you should keep your origional points & condensor ... just in case ... I LOVE IT ... and haven't had a problem myself ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 On the 356 Porsche site they recommend bringing a spare distributor with preset points as it would be harder to swap Pertronix for points while on the side of the road.As I stated earlier. I have them on my 12-volt cars and love them. My own experience of being left stranded several times by the 6-volt unit has just left me with a bad tastes in my mouth, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I did a little web searching and found a couple of references to magnet failure.First I've heard of it. Mine are encased in plastic. Wonder how early this version is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluesky636 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pitt64</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No way in hell are one of those cheap units as reliable as points.. Ask the guy who re-curves distributors.. The little magnets fall out and then you have to shim the distributor which is bad for the oil pump drive in most motors...You still have to service the cap and rotor..If you want a good electronic ignition add the MSD6AL to your stock points distributor..All that cheap gizmo will do is add a weak link to a good system..Your making a bad decision installing one of those things... </div></div>Hilarious!Shim the distributor? What does that have to do with anything?Service the cap and rotor? Ok. That takes 5 minutes.Yes, a bright red MSD unit would look right at home in the engine compartment of the OP's car.Weak link? Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluesky636 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Barry Wolk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did a little web searching and found a couple of references to magnet failure.First I've heard of it. Mine are encased in plastic. Wonder how early this version is. </div></div>That whole distributor looks like its seen better days! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluesky636 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DavidP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love It or Hate It ... there doesn't seem to be any neutral opinions ... I put one in my 1954 Cadillac a couple of years ago, and haven't had to think of it again ... Some of the negative comments in other threads state that at some time in the future it may fail suddenly, and that you should keep your origional points & condensor ... just in case ... I LOVE IT ... and haven't had a problem myself ... </div></div>What do those same threads suggest you do after your old points and condensor fail suddenly? Not like that has ever happened to anyone. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well, seems the pro's out weigh the one con <span style="color: #339999">"No way in hell are one of those cheap units as reliable as points.. Ask the guy who re-curves distributors.. The little magnets fall out and then you have to shim the distributor which is bad for the oil pump drive in most motors.You still have to service the cap and rotor..If you want a good electronic ignition add the MSD6AL to your stock points distributor.All that cheap gizmo will do is add a weak link to a good system..Your making a bad decision installing one of those things... "</span>Which by the way I still haven't figured out?? Has been ordered, and let you all know in a week or so. Thanks for all the input.And yea that big red box would really look nice bolted to the firewall.<span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="color: #FF0000">NOT</span></span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trainguy Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Have one in my 62 Olds for over 10 years and 50,000 miles,no problems.Have a spard std dizzy in my trunck,never needed it. Phil:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have installed dozens of Pertronix units, ALL without any problems. My Amphicar has been so quipped for 10+ years now, my 59 Skyliner for 2 and all customers cars get them, all love it because once you spend that 10 mins installing it, you'll never have to think about it again. No more toasted points, no more sketchy condensers!MSD units are fine, but no matter how hard you try, it's NEVER gonna fit inside my dist cap and points will NEVER be as reliable as a pertronix unit. There is a reason they don't use a point type ign system on new vehicles and haven't for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary Troxel Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have had one on our 429 Ford for 52,000 miles. No problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I installed a Pertronix unit with their high output coil in my '60 Ford. It starts immediately, smoother idle and more power. I didn't notice an improvement in fuel economy. I think I drive it a little harder since installing the unit. No problems with the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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