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1. [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Mark Goodman" <mkgoodman@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:50:40 -0400; I have had the Petronix system on my BJ8 for over a year now and am very happy with it. One thing that has not been mentioned concerning it versus the standard points is that it compensates for distr; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00360.html (8,058 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "J.Aeckerlin" <j.aeckerlin@tiscali.nl>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:42:55 +0200; It's a pity that, when you were in Holland some years ago and we met, the 123Ignition unit wasn't available for our Healeys yet. The 123 has a beautiful metal housing, complete with drive shaft and; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00363.html (9,143 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Mark Goodman" <mkgoodman@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:03:57 -0400; Dear Jack, I am sorry that I did not email sooner, but I am so happy for you to finally have your BJ8 running and on the road. After seeing what you did to accomplish that unbelievable task, you shou; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00364.html (7,567 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:09:42 -0400; Ditto--!! I have carried a spare Pertronix around with me for the last 6/7 years. It will probably rust out before I ever need it. I keep telling people about the positives of this thing. Some listen; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00365.html (9,091 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Mark Goodman" <mkgoodman@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:24:45 -0400; It is so easy to install and since there is nothing to adjust, it is trouble free. How many people on the list have had bad condensers or points that left them stranded or had to be towed? For less t; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00366.html (9,540 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Don " <don@anglesey.us>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:53:45 -0600; Just for the record I haven't found points too be that daunting. I carry an extra set as well as condenser and feeler gauge and have never needed to use them. At the most changing them out on the roa; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00368.html (10,280 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: "Reinhart Rosner $aon$" <aon.912808691@aon.at>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:47:10 +0200; I must be kind of oldfashioned as I rather would stay with points. My mechanic always tries to convince me of that 123, but somewhere I have heard that installation on a 100 is not that easy. Is it t; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00379.html (7,408 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Petronix (score: 1): Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:57:11 -0600; The Hundred Four uses a very long drive shaft/gear. The replacement distributors that I have seen come with a short shaft & drive dog. This dog must be replaced with the original type long drive sha; /html/healeys/2007-09/msg00386.html (8,335 bytes)
9. [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: <healeymanjim@hansencc.net>; Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:18:56 +0000; want to help a guy in our club with a morgan that has a "missing and sputtering" problem. he has a petronix in it and i know nothing about these things. what should i be looking for. suspected a coil; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00013.html (6,718 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Healey <healey@hunterbane.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:16:17 -0400; Pertronix will not resolve a bad distributer. Not sure what distributer the Morgan has, but most likely it has centrifugal advance, and the springs are worn. I had the same issue with a Porsche that; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00015.html (8,047 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: "edic@tampabay.rr.com" <edic@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 06:57:16 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time); January 2009 I sent my distributor (BJ8) to Jeff Schlemmer of Advanced Distributors for a rebuild. He didn't rebuild it because it was not needed, but cleaned it up and added a Petronix. That unit fa; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00016.html (10,853 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: "David Porter" <frogeye@porterscustom.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 06:38:33 -0600; Since most DIY'rs don't have a "scope" simply hook up your timing light (which most have) and see if it quits blinking in sync with the missing and sputtering. Nice thing about this is you can drive; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00017.html (9,018 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:41:17 -0700; Great idea. My BJ8 has an audio 'scope.' Tune the BMC AM radio between stations and you can hear every plug fire (or miss) and fuel pump stroke. Sorry, neighbors. Bob -- ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA b; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00018.html (9,287 bytes)
14. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:43:47 +0800; A standard Pertronix unit is unable to handle a high energy low resistance coil like the Lucas Sport Coil (common) over extended running periods. Is that what you were running? If so, that's what bu; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00019.html (12,433 bytes)
15. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:24:31 +0000 (UTC); Alan, are you sure? I was told by tech support at Pertonix that the Lucas Sport Coil has 3-ohm resistance (stock coil has less). I ask because we're thinking of putting Pertronix in our BN2--can't fi; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00020.html (11,522 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Rick Swain <rjswain@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:07:00 +0000; Bob et al I think a Pertronix is fine with a Lucas Sport coil. I hope so because I've had the Pertronix in my BN4 for two years and 6000 miles with no problems. Distributor was rebuilt by Jeff Schlem; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00022.html (7,887 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike@att.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 11:58:09 -0700 (PDT); I don't know where you get your information from Alan, but all that is required for the Pertronix unit is a coil that has 3.0 ohms resistance or greater. The Lucas Sport Coil has this and I have been; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00023.html (8,588 bytes)
18. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: npaul72464@aol.com; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:51:02 -0400 (EDT); I bought a new 3 ohm lucas sport coil in April. In early June the coil failed and fried the Pertronix. I bought a new Pertronix with the 3 ohm flame thrower and no problem at all. Ned Paulsen 1960 BN; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00029.html (12,703 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:08:32 -0400; FWIW, I have had a Pertronix with a Lucas Sport Coil for 10 years with MANY miles--once across Europe for 47 days--over 6000 miles. Still going strong with same units 10 years later. BJ8--does that m; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00030.html (9,698 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] petronix (score: 1): Author: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:33:01 -0500; I used a Pertronix for 10 years with a Lucas Sport coil too, no issues, although I also believe I have heard the story from more people than just Alan that it might not be the best mix. Saw the new S; /html/healeys/2011-11/msg00032.html (11,368 bytes)

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