<VV> Pertronix

[Bill H.]

                                        B"H

Mike:  How old was your Pertronix 1 unit when it
failed?  They are supposed to be guaranteed for 3
years.

When you went to the upgraded 2 model, did you have to
change the coil or other ignition components?
I think Clark's says you have to use the Flamethrower
coil when you upgrade, but I'm not sure.

The Pertronix in my Slant Six Dart was still going
strong after I sold the car; I had it in the car for
about 3 years.

Thanks...Bill H.


Exact symptoms I experienced. When it gets hot it
starts to fail. When 
cooled off for an hour or so it seems fine. I sent
mine back to 
Petronics and they said there was nothing wrong with
it. I doubt they ran it 
hot for and hour or so. I replaced the Pertonics 1
with a Petronics 2 
and carry the original point set up in the car. 
   
   It is for sure the Petronics, but try to swap the
coil first as the 
symptoms you describe also may apply to a failing
coil.
   
  Was yours a 1 or 2?



 
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