[Spridgets] Pertronix

[Dean Hedin]

Yea, well my Pertronix had run fine for probably 7-8 years. 

 

Knowing what I know about electronics though, something like a Pertronix, if
executed correctly, should last a real long time.

The ground wire in the distributor was original, and after 50 years it
broke, but the Pertonix unit should not have failed because of this.

That's why I went with the competitor's module on ebay.  I'm hoping that
it's a more robust design.

 

After I get the other unit installed and running I'm going to whittle away
the plastic on the Pertronix and take a peek inside to

see what failed.  I think what might be an issue is the high voltage inside
the distributor arcing to the Pertronix.  That may be why

the ground connection is so important.

 

If I can find out what Hall sensor they are using (and where it's placed),
then I might consider making my own spares.

 

 

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From: Kirk Hargreaves [mailto:khargreaves2 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:10 PM
To: dlh2001 at comcast.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Pertronix

 

Dean, 


I have been running the second generation Pertronix in a Mallory Dual point
for 5 years with no issues so far. 

It made a huge performance impact on my '59. .  due no doubt to the points
being tired before the swap. 

This is good advice to keep an eye on the wiring, etc. . 

Thanks for the information. . . 

Kirk