In the last part of my message, I meant the retrofitted (reworked) GM HEI
unit is a better spark than regular (stock and Petronix included), however
each have their advantages/disadvantages. I apologize if I gave the
impression that the Pertronix was high energy, as it is not. Thanks for the
education and all the advice! I've cc'ed the truck group to clarify.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
PS For you inliners out there, I highly recommend that you talk to Tom
Langdon (email address below) or call him (he's on the vendor list) for your
inline needs. He's been very knowledgeable, very patient and a huge help on
hopping up the 261 in my '50.
----- Original Message -----
From: The Langdons <stovebolt@home.com>
To: Allen Jones <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
Sent: January 03, 2000 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: The Latest on Pertronix
Allen -
Your are suggesting the "Retro HEI" - is this the Pertronix unit or the
reworked GM HEI? To my knowledge, the Pertronix is only electronic, not
high energy - or do you know something new?
Tom
Allen Jones wrote:
>
> I've seen some previous threads on how folks were modifying some Pertronix
> kit (gee, I hope this isn't a repeat) to stuff in their stock distributor
> (inline 6). (For those who don't know, Pertronix replaces the points in
> your stock distributor with a little electronic gizmo to make retro
> electronic ignition) I was chatting with Tom Langdon last night and he
said
> that Pertronix just came out with a kit that's specifically made for the
> 235/261 inline (no more mods needed). I just got off the phone with
> Pertronix and as of August of this year, kit No. 1168 is a direct design
for
> 1954 to 60-something Delco inline 6 distributors. Never worry about
> adjusting those points again. A local distributor in Seattle sells the
unit
> for $72.75. For a really big fat blue spark (vvvrrmmmm), I suggest the
> retro HEI. Happy igniting.
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
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