Pertronix Ignition Question

[farmtruckman]

I am getting ready to install the Pertronix ignition (points/condensor replacement) and was wondering if anyone else had and what issues might I come up against. It looks pretty simple in the instructions.

[averagef250]

Look at it funny and it will make a small poof of smoke and cease to work. They are very simple to install, just not rugged in the least. Do not leave the key on when the engine is not running. Some of them toast in a heartbeat with the key on. Some don't seam to care.

[farmtruckman]

Thanks for the quick response. I'll keep an eye out for that.

FTM

[easy]

ive had mine for couple yrs now never any trouble i got the pertronix I the simplst one would buy it again in a heart beat

[cdherman]

The ignitor II from Pertronix will not burn up if you leave the swtich on (usually the Ignitor I won't either, but the Ignitor II has some sort of overload feature that protects it). The Ignitor II also has a variable dwell ( less spark duration at higher rpm).

I don't think Pertronix units are any more unreliable than factory or any other electronic setups. BUT, its true that you cannot grab a spare one around the corner if yours craps out. A lot of people recomend stowing the old points and condensor in a baggie behind the seat for emergencies. Unlikely that you would get the engie to run great with the old points, but you could probably get it to limp home.