Re: Pertronix

["Paul L. http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html" <pjlenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

The switch on my '63 failed too.  It took me awhile to find it because it was also intermitant.  On mine one of the male lugs on the back of the switch was broken where it riveted to the back.  So it would make contact sometimes and sometimes not.  The key cylinder is removable so you can keep the same one and install it on the new switch.

Paul L.

On Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:43:42 PM UTC-6, Pigpen wrote:

I know a lot of you have had trouble with the Pertronix Ignitor.  Now
so have I, I think.  In my 63 Polara 500 with a 383, a Pertronix
Ignitor was installed by a previous owner.  I'm getting a strong spark
from the coil to the distributor, but nothing to the plugs, so I'm
ready to blame the Pertronix.

Any recommendations on replacing it?  My first inclination would be
get a direct replacement and maybe a spare, unless there are better
options.  I looked on Summit and had a little trouble figuring out
which Ignitor P/N is right for the old 383.  Also, there's Ignitor II
and Ignitor III.  Of course these cost more.  Is there any advantage?
Should I upgrade the coil as well as per their recommendation?

As always, thanks for any advice.

- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco

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