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Arran
In the modifications the points are
eliminated.
In my previous email I referred to Pertronix as Petronix,
my error.
Quint
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 9:30
PM
Subject: Re: IML: ignition conversion on
55
Quint;
How exactly does Pertronix convert the
distributor?
Do they eliminate the points or do they employ
them in switching the transistors like the system Ford once used?
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Tailight bezel and other trim
parts.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:39
PM
Subject: Re: IML: ignition conversion
on 55
Hi
Petronix is a good company. I visited their
plant in San Dimas when I delivered my distributor to them to be converted
to electronic. I have not yet installed it, however, I have a partner (read
car guy) who installed a Petronix and it works like a charm on his 6 volt
system, '49 Cadillac. Petronix is a manufacturer, it does not do
installations. The Petronix person I met with was very
informed on distributors. Petronix agreed to modify my distributor
because they did not have a model for the one off my car. It took a
week and a half and it was ready.
I plan to install it in about 4 weeks.
Quint
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004
6:50 AM
Subject: Re: IML: ignition conversion
on 55
HI
Was going through some old email and saw this. Did
you ever do the Petronix? How does it work.
A follow up on my 6-12 system, the generator
evidently is not able to charge one 1/2 of the battery and a few hours of
revival is necessary periodically.
Jan
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:00
AM
Subject: Re: IML: ignition
conversion on 55
Thank you Randy. Steve Sweet also sent me a message about the
Petronix conversion, and said that Petronix didn't actually sell them,
but gave him an address of someone who did. I am waiting for more info
on supplier. My 55 has a dual hard start problem=it must be primed
through the carb if it sits more than a few days-and if more than a week
or two, no spark!! The hassle of getting it running is discouraging as I
am sure you know also. The 12 volt systems are much better., in
desperation I connected a 12 volt battery to it-big mistake! It
spun like crazy and fired immediately, but fried the starter relay on
the fender wall. Had to install a generic relay, now it starts in any
gear, no safety switch. I have considered converting it to 12 volts, but
the car has so many accessories hat it would be a major job. Then too,
club members keep telling me that it started fine when new on the six
volt system. Getting (and keeping) an good six volt battery is also a
problem. Thanks so much for your reply. Good to talk with another of the
few 55 owners.
TED BLACKINGTON
cebuisle@xxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From:
Black55Imperial@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003
8:38 AM
To:
mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: ignition
conversion on 55
Re; Ignition Conversion on '55
Imperial
There is a Petronix electronic ignition
available. A friend uses a variation of this on his 1957
Studebaker Hawk with great results. The Petronix unit hides in the
distributor and is not noticeable for car shows My '55 is a big
challenge to start if it has sat for a week without being
driven. My' '56 with 12 volt system starts wonderfully.
Though very incorrect, I had thought of converting the '55 to 12 volt
for easier starting or trying the Petronix unit.
Randy
Still
Black '55 Imperial Sedan
'56 Crown Imperial Limo
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