[TR] TR6: Pertronix ignition, worth switching to?

[Aldwyn]

Greg,

I used to have to adjust my points frequently in my '76 TR6.  Even after 
changing everything out but the dist itself.

In December of last year, I installed a Pertronix, and never looked 
back.  Set and forget.  :) Great system if you ask me, and you cant beat 
the convenience for the price.

I installed mine with one of the Pertronix coils, thinking I HAD to.  But 
there was a discussion recently... on either the British Car Forum, or 
6-Pack's web site... which mentioned that you didnt have to do that, and a 
standard Lucus coil worked fine.  I have yet to try that though, since this 
coil I have is working fine and dandy!

- Aldwyn


At 02:36 PM 9/14/2007, Greg wrote:
>Hi, I saw that TRF has the Pertronix electronic ignition on sale this 
>weekend for $89 and was wondering if those of you who are using this set 
>up would recommend it.  I'm currently running stock points and haven't 
>really had any specific problems with reliability, but have wondered if my 
>still slightly erratic idle might be ignition related. (I just had the 
>carbs sent away and rebuilt and tuned them, so they *should* be 
>fine.)  So, those that have used the Pertronix, are you happy with the 
>results and the quality?  Does it really gain anything over stock 
>points?  Do I have to use the their coil with it or can I use the OEM 
>Lucas sports coil (which I just bought)?
>
>   thanks, Greg H
>   1976 TR6