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

[thenicholls at verizon.net]

Greg,

I have the setup with a normal coil and it is fine.  Been this way for a year or so.

Craig
72 Triumph TR6

>From: Aldwyn <aldwyn at sylvancircle.org>
>Date: 2007/09/14 Fri PM 01:43:24 CDT
>To: triumphs at autox.team.net
>Cc: Greg <one_second_zero at yahoo.com>
>Subject: Re: [TR] TR6: Pertronix ignition, worth switching to?

>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
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