Seems like if there is another option, like an HEI, the ignitor may not be
the way to go, but if you don't have an option other then points the
ignitor is ok. Like I posted previously, my 401 nailhead has ran fine
with ZERO maintenance on the ignition system for 5 years. I drive the car
about 2-4 times/week...
BTW, if anyone is interested the car is for sale. it's a '62 Buick
Electra. email for details.
On Fri, 22 Sep 2000, Alan Lubow wrote:
> I'm pretty sure it was one of those deals where the product is guaranteed as
> long as you don't abuse it by installing it incorrectly or sending errant
> voltage to it in error which would destroy it. In other words, it's not
> guaranteed if you break it. Which, to be fair, is standard with any
> automotive electrical product. I had mine installed in my 50 Chevy pickup
> for about a year and it worked great. Set it and forget it. Ran like a
> sewing machine! Problem was when I switched over from a 12 volt generator
> system to 12 volt alternator setup. The guys who I paid to do the
> changeover didn't get it quite right -- and reinstalled it without the
> ballast resister, which you are not supposed to do. I think it shortened
> the life of the Pertronix unit. It ran, but not quite right and only for a
> few weeks. At least, I think that's what did it. These things are really
> sensitive to electrical spikes, etc. If you go to jump start your truck and
> hook up the cables backwards for just a second, no problem with the
> conventional points setup. No such latitude with the pertronix. See
> previous posts for the "no spark" thread. . .
>
> Alan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Billy Gibson" <bgibson@internetwork.net>
> To: "Alan Lubow" <alosteo@uswest.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 8:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Pertronix ignitor
>
>
> > Thanks for the Info. Alan
> > on their web page they said there was a money back guarantee
> > how long did you run it? or how long is their guarantee?
> > I have used Mallory on Stock cars and they are Great Products
> > Again Thanks
> > HooT58
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Alan Lubow <alosteo@uswest.net>
> > To: <bgibson@internetwork.net>
> > Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 8:31 PM
> > Subject: Pertronix ignitor
> >
> >
> > > Billy:
> > >
> > > I bought one from CBS in Colo Spgs. and was very happy with their
> service.
> > > The unit worked great for a while -- until it bonked. Now it is
> entirely
> > > possible that I may have messed it up somehow. These are known to be
> very
> > > sensitive to voltage and do have to be set up right or they will fry,
> and
> > I
> > > mean right now!
> > >
> > > I am currently running a Mallory Unilite distributor (part # 4518001)
> > > purchased from Century online for $289.00.
> > > Bolted right in, just like they said it would. This was recommended to
> me
> > > by the tech at Chevy Duty, and it looks a whole lot like the one in the
> > > Patricks catalog (for a little more $, as you might expect). Also was
> > > recommended in a newsletter I look forward to each month, "Auto
> Restorer."
> > >
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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