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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>On a Saturday drive, my Tiger’s engine shut off
instantly as if the ignition key had been turned off. It would not
restart. I suspected that the car’s Pertronix II ignition had died,
as they have been known to do. Mine had been reliable for several years,
although the car is not driven often any more. I had the car taken home
on a rollback.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This morning, I began a series of checks. I ruled out
the ignition switch as a possible culprit because the starter, gauges and fuel
pump all worked. I checked the wiring connections, coil resistance, voltage
to the coil, and even fuel in the carburetor; all were fine. So I
connected an induction timing light to confirm that there was no spark –
except that there was! Then I got in the car and started it. It ran
fine.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Which brings me to my question for those who have experience
with these ignition systems: Are they known to become intermittent due to
heat? Saturday was a warm day, mid-80s, the car had been driven
moderately for about 10 miles and its temperature was normal.
Needless to say, I no longer trust this system; but I would appreciate knowledgeable
comments and/or recommendations for a replacement ignition for a stock 260.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Many thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=4 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Jim Burruss</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
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