Pertronix Ignitor for 55?

Half-dude (7/7/2022)

Serious question here, I know there are old guys here opposed to getting rid of the points because you can always fix points as opposed to electronic stuff.. I've heard the argument. But I'm 30 I didn't grow up with points so if something went wrong with them I'm just as screwed either way. So I'd rather have the bigger spark and better reliability instead.

So just curious, anyone tried the pertronix system in a 6v positive ground 55 before? Any issues? Where did you get your kit?

If you have the orig. generator, and an overdrive trans., I wouldn’t recommend a Pertronix 6V. Unless they have significantly upgraded/improved that unit (?) it requires more juice than available (engine misses at high RPMs) when the solenoid & lights are energized. Of course, those with 6V alternators may have better results (?).

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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DANIEL TINDER	Posted 3 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 6 hours ago Posts: 1.7K, Visits: 154.2K	Half-dude (7/7/2022) Serious question here, I know there are old guys here opposed to getting rid of the points because you can always fix points as opposed to electronic stuff.. I've heard the argument. But I'm 30 I didn't grow up with points so if something went wrong with them I'm just as screwed either way. So I'd rather have the bigger spark and better reliability instead. So just curious, anyone tried the pertronix system in a 6v positive ground 55 before? Any issues? Where did you get your kit? If you have the orig. generator, and an overdrive trans., I wouldn’t recommend a Pertronix 6V. Unless they have significantly upgraded/improved that unit (?) it requires more juice than available (engine misses at high RPMs) when the solenoid & lights are energized. Of course, those with 6V alternators may have better results (?). 6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA
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Pertronix Ignitor for 55?

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