[Healeys] Distributor guy

[rfbegani at gmail.com]

I agree with Tom, my BJ8 has had the same Petronix for 20 years and enjoy the reliability.  Keep thinking I should install the spare unit on the shelf.

 

Bob Begani

67 BJ8

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Tom Felts via Healeys
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 5:59 AM
To: Curtis Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Distributor guy

 

I use Pertronix (for the last 18 years) i my BJ8 not because of a worn dist, but because it makes the car run far better.  And--I dont have to frequently "adjust" those antique points.  Also use Pertronix in me 66 E-type.  Have for years. Wouldn't leave home without it.

 

tom

 

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From: Curtis Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com <mailto:cnaarndt at gmail.com> >
To: warthodson at aol.com <mailto:warthodson at aol.com> 
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:25:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Distributor guy

 

Most folks I've run into with Pertronix ignitions use them instead of rebuilding their distributor properly. The Pertronix can make a worn out distributor run better especially if the shaft bushing is worn.  

 

Here's an idea, restore the distributor PROPERLY and replace worn parts.  Use NOS ignition parts and your car will run just fine! I have a lifetime supply of NOS caps, rotors, points and condensers, all from eBay, and no more expensive than buying cheap Chinese made reproduction POS!

 

Bottom line some folks use the Pertronix to mask problems with a worn out distributor that just needs proper servicing. Some years ago at a West Coast AH meetup all but two cars made it to the car show... The two with Pertronix ignitions that failed. Amazingly all of the properly restored Concours cars made it there just fine.

 

On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 4:59 PM warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:

If I recall correctly, Isn't Jeff adamantly against Pertronix ignitions?  I am not sure why he dislikes them. For me the advantages out way the originality of a points system.  I do like the way he rebuilds the OE distributors.

 

Gary Hodson

 





 

Jeff is the guy I recommended and who for a nominal sum was willing to polish the distributor.

 

Best--Michael Oritt

 

 

 


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