I believe the restriction on solid core wire applies to the Pertronix
II, but not the normal Pertronix. I blew out two Pertronix II units on
my TR3 race car, before I realized the problem. After replacing the
plug wires, I've had no problems in three years. I love the Pertronix
units, you can fit them to anything if you're willing to do a custom
installation. We use them a lot for antique Model T distributors for
which points are no longer available.
Larry Young
patrickmannion1 wrote:
>Sorry I have not been more attentive in reading the thread of the Pertronics
>ignition discussion. We have fitted quite a few of these. They are very easy
>to fit and work well (and are not as cumbersum or flimsy as the older
>optical pickup and shutter wheel set up.) Several years ago we had a few
>failures but I was then assured that they were now much more reliable. I
>remember someone telling me they were not intended to be used with solid
>core wire.I must call Petronixs and ask one of there engineers if this is
>true.
>Pat Mannion Engine Room, Santa Cruz Ca
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