[Healeys] Distributor guy

Tom Felts tomfelts at windstream.net
Wed Aug 24 03:59:27 MDT 2022


I use Pertronix (for the last 18 years) i my BJ8 not because of a worn dist, but because it makes the car run far better.  And--I dont have to frequently "adjust" those antique points.  Also use Pertronix in me 66 E-type.  Have for years. Wouldn't leave home without it.tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Curtis Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
To: warthodson at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:25:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Distributor guy

Most folks I've run into with Pertronix ignitions use them instead of rebuilding their distributor properly. The Pertronix can make a worn out distributor run better especially if the shaft bushing is worn.  
Here's an idea, restore the distributor PROPERLY and replace worn parts.  Use NOS ignition parts and your car will run just fine! I have a lifetime supply of NOS caps, rotors, points and condensers, all from eBay, and no more expensive than buying cheap Chinese made reproduction POS!
Bottom line some folks use the Pertronix to mask problems with a worn out distributor that just needs proper servicing. Some years ago at a West Coast AH meetup all but two cars made it to the car show... The two with Pertronix ignitions that failed. Amazingly all of the properly restored Concours cars made it there just fine.
On Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 4:59 PM warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
If I recall correctly, Isn't Jeff adamantly against Pertronix ignitions?  I am not sure why he dislikes them. For me the advantages out way the originality of a points system.  I do like the way he rebuilds the OE distributors.

Gary Hodson


Jeff is the guy I recommended and who for a nominal sum was willing to polish the distributor.Best--Michael Oritt

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