pertronix ignitor

erk_f-100 · Post by **erk_f-100** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:17 am

Has anyone any experience with the Pertronix ignitor 1383? I have a dual point distributor that's in really good condition, but would like to be pointless and keep the origial look at the same time.
This system fits right into the exsisting dist. cap and doesn't have an exterior box to clutter up my firewall.Seems almost too good to be true. Erik

DblAdigger · Post by **DblAdigger** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:12 pm

I've used the Pertronics conversions on several engines, no hemi's thou. They work fine BUT you must use a matching coil. Instructions are included in the kits so you can check any coil for compatibility. Failure to check WILL destroy the unit, don't ask how I know.

George · Post by **George** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:18 am

I don't recall if there is a list(or what) a compatible or non compatible coil is, but I haven't been running a Pertronix coil on mine. There was a rumor on another board about solid wires killing a Pertronix. I ran solids for months w/o a problem.

Powerflite · Post by **Powerflite** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:50 pm

I suspect that a compatible coil just refers to the correct primary resistance. The pertronix modules require at least 2 ohms primary resistance. If you don't have it in your coil, you can use an external ballast resistor to make up the difference.