Bruce,
I recommend you call Pertronix and discuss with one of their techs; I've
found them to be knowledgeable and helpful.
IIRC, the wiring scheme is different for a pos. ground car vs. a neg.
ground car.? (pos. gnd. is simpler, and allows you to retain the
'anti-theft' feature of the w/b wire to the cutoff switch with a bit of
modification, if you so choose).? Their site says the II requires
suppression ignition wires, so you'll need a different cap and wires.??
If by 'points plate' you mean the advance plate, the answer is no; the
Pertronix replaces the points screw-for-screw (minus the condenser, of
course).? Timing will be off--probably retarded by 20deg or more--after
the Pertronix install.
The Ignitors (Is) in my BN2 and BJ8 gave overall improvement with OEM
coils; they'll throw a 3/4 inch spark outside the cylinder.
Bob
On 11/2/2017 5:54 PM, Bruce Steele wrote:
>
> Well, after experiencing what seems to be ?condenser misfiring? on my
> way back from Russ Thompson?s shop, I?m thinking I may end my stubborn
> holdout and convert to Pertronix.? I?ve a few questions:
>
> 1)What are the opinions on the Ignitor vs. the Ignitor II?
>
> a.Is it worth changing out the plug wires to go with the II?
>
> b.Can you use the stock cap with suppression or spiral wound plug
> wires, or do you replace the cap as well?
>
> c.Sources for caps and wires?? I?m assuming the Pertronix cap in the
> Moss catalogue is for the Pertronix distributor they list and will not
> fit a DM6 distributor.? Nor do they show Cobalt wires for a 6 cylinder.
>
> 2)Is it worth getting the Pertronix coil as well?
>
> 3)The connection looks straight forward?red to coil (+), black to coil
> (?) while retaining the white and white/black connections back into
> the harness.? Obviously the while/black from coil (?) to the
> distributor is removed.
>
> 4)Pertronix website only shows a kit for the DM6A.? Is this applicable
> to the DM6?
>
> 5)Looking at the shop manual, their view shows the DM6 negative lead
> post in what appears to be a slot, while my distributor is clearly
> secured to a hole in the housing with nuts.? I?m assuming I have to
> remove the points plate to gain access, correct?
>
> Thanks in advance for the input.
>
> Bruce Steele
>
> Brea, CA
>
> 1960 BN7
>
>
>
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