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<DIV><FONT size=4>James,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I have had a Pertronix unit in my car for about 9 years with
no problems. If you suspect the ballast resistor, the solution is simple,
bypass the ballast resistor. The ballast resistor serves no useful purpose
if you have a Pertronix unit fitted and, in fact, does more harm than
good. Pertronix recommends removing or bypassing the ballast
resistor.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Before I installed the Pertronix I experienced the same
problem with the wiring to the resistor that Andy described. You can tell
that the wiring is the problem because the car will start and then die.
That’s because the ignition switch bypasses the ballast resistor while cranking
(so the car starts) but removes the bypass when not cranking (so it
dies).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Good luck</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000">Will -
382001570 <BR>Tigers@embarqmail.com</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=tigers@autox.team.net>Andy
Walker via Tigers</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, October 16, 2017 10:27 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=cburruss@wowway.com>'James Burruss'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=tigers@autox.team.net>tigers@autox.team.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Tigers] Pertronix Ignition</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>I
read your post and Ron’s answer regarding the possibility of a problem with the
ballast resistor. I have experienced the same issue that you are having,
only mine was with a standard point-type ignition. The car would run just
fine with no hint of a problem; all of a sudden, it would quit just like someone
had turned off the key. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>As it
turned out in my situation, however, it wasn’t the resistor that was the
problem, but the wiring connecting to the resistor. The previous owner had
done some wiring work and had failed to crimp the connector down on one of the
wires coming from the ballast resistor. The end result was when the wiring
and resistor would heat up, the wire would arc off the connector, thereby
shutting the ignition down instantaneously. Once it cooled off, the wire
would lay back down into position and it would start back up. Moral of the
story…check all of your connections in the ignition circuit for loose wires or
bad connections before getting too far into other things. It very well
could be as easy as that.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>Keep
us posted,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>Andy
Walker<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>Edmond,
OK<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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[mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>James Burruss via
Tigers<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, October 16, 2017 2:35 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
tigers@autox.team.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Tigers] Pertronix
Ignition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>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></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Many
thanks!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Jim Burruss
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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