[Healeys] Petronix II

Robert Bender rbender1 at berkshire.rr.com
Sat Apr 25 08:27:07 MDT 2009


Jim,
I would check the coil.  I've seen the same thing happen before.
It's easy enough to throw in a known good used coil and give it a try.
They are famous for letting your car warm up before they quit.
Good luck,
Bob Bender

On 4/25/09, James Lea <clocks at midcoast.com> wrote:
> After the running problem I ordered a new Petronix from Moss ($138.00 
> w/
> shipping) and it came yesterday. Before I tackled the repair I tried 
> to start the car again and it started right up. I let it run for a 
> while and after it got up to temperature for a while it died! Let cool 
> off and tried it again with the same results. So, I assume that the 
> problem is not the Petronix. I have checked all the wiring and 
> connectors. I double checked the rotor and can see no wear. Could it 
> be the coil? Maybe it is shorting out when it gets hot? Thanks, JL
>
> James Lea
> PO Box 25
> Rockport Maine 04856
> 1-207-236-3632


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