[Healeys] Pertronix Ignitor II

[Bob Spidell]

I too, have a Pertronix (on my pos-grnd BJ8).

The Ignitor II is a later model with more active dwell control (and, apparently, they're red--the Ignitor is black).

Note 'Ignitor' vs. 'Ignitor II' (Ignitor 2).


Bob


On 10/15/2011 11:24 AM, John Sims wrote:
> OK. I am confused. I have a positive ground BN6 and have had a Pertronix
> Ignitor on it for years. You can see my wiring of it on my site on the
> Technical Page, Ignition section. Also wrote an article on this that
> appeared in Healey Marque Magazine a couple of years ago.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>   
> http://www.healey6.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:00 PM
> To: healeylist
> Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix Ignitor II
>
> Inspired by our recent discussion about Pertronix Ignitors and coils
> (again), I called Pertronix to get the lowdown.  In my discussion with
> Pertronix tech support, I asked if they had the Ignitor II for
> positive-ground Healeys.  Answer was no, they'd never even given it any
> thought.  However, I did mention that there's a fairly large enthusiast base
> who might be interested in such a gadget.  From what I understand, the
> advantage of the II is that it can actively change dwell based on RPM, to
> give the best performance across a wider range of speeds (the 'original'
> Ignitor is basically electronic points; no active dwell control involved).
> It also has protective circuitry to prevent frying itself or the coil (e.g.
> forgetful LBC owner leaves key in 'run' position during beer break).
>
> http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/default.aspx
>
> Thought I'd throw this out there to see if there's any interest.  Pertronix
> said they'd want a commitment of at least
> 20-25 before they'd build a batch.  One issue cited was size; there may be
> some issue with the Ignitor's magnet 'collar'
> fitting under the rotor in a Lucas distributor--anyone using a II on a
> neg-ground car?--but if the II is the same size/shape as the original it
> will fit OK under a Lucas 26D cap (barely).
>
> Just thought of more 'upside:' I'm currently carrying points as a backup to
> my Ignitor, if I got an Ignitor II I could carry the Ignitor for a backup
> (switching back to points on the roadside is doable, but it would be a lot
> easier to just slap a known-good Ignitor in).
>
>


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