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

[Greg]

Thanks for the replies!  Very helpful!

"Mitch R. Meisler" <mrm at clking.com> wrote:  Have pertronix on two of my tr's (4a, 250) and crane electronicon my
tr6. I Use lucas sport coils on all three. U can widen spark plug gap
to .35 with no issues. And the difference in starting and running the
cars is noticeable immediately 


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From: triumphs-bounces+mrm=clking.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+mrm=clking.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Aldwyn
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:43 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: Greg
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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