Does anyone know if the IGNITOR can be used on the earlier (AKA 1953)
Sunbeams?
Irv
Ed Esslinger wrote:
>
> Robert --Maybe this will help you can't go wrong with this product.----Ed
> Esslinger
>
> TECH TIP
>
> GOOD NEWS FOR SERIES
> 1 THROUGH IV ALPINES
>
> By Ed Esslinger
> Two years ago, I wrote an article extolling the merits of the PerTronix
> IGNITOR. I have driven to the last three uniteds in three different Sunbeams
> all equipped with the IGNITOR and have had no problems whatsoever .I now
> have five Sunbeams with the IGNITOR installed.
> In my previous article on this subject, I reported that the IGNITOR was
> only available for negative ground cars, which was true at that time. Fact
> is I converted my series three to negative ground just so I could use the
> IGNITOR .
> Now the good news for those of you that want to keep your Sunbeam stock
> (positive ground) PerTronix now makes an IGNITOR for positive ground
> Sunbeams.
> Maybe you are new to TE/AE and ask what the heck is an IGNITOR?
> It is a electronic ignition system, smaller than your thumb that replaces
> your points and condenser and fits entirely in your existing distributor,
> using your existing coil. Your engine will stay in tune, as there are no
> points to go out of adjustment, you will have higher voltage out of your
> coil, due to increased dwell time, you will have better fuel economy and
> your spark plugs will last much longer. They are dependable made in the USA
> and have a two and a half year warranty.
> As I stated in my previous article on this subject I have no financial
> interest in this product, but would like to thank C.B.S. Performance
> Automotive for providing IGNITORS as door prizes for past uniteds.
> C.B.S. sells the negative ground IGNITOR for $79 the positive ground
> IGNITOR for $89
> If you tell them you are a member of TE/AE or mention Sunbeam they will give
> you a $10 discount .and ship it free. Call them at 1-800-685-1492 and thank
> them for supporting TE/AE.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Wiseman <rob(at)wisemaninsurance.com>
> Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 2:20 AM
> Subject: Ignition
>
> >Has anyone tried the electronic ignition that fits inside the
> >distributor.
> >How well does it work and how hard to install. I was thinking that
> >would be a nice improvement without changing the looks of anything.
> >Rob
> >
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