Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
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Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
Does anybody have experience with the Pertronix Ignitor 3?
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx
Open to other suggestions.
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx
Open to other suggestions.
1964 Whimbledon White Thunderbird Coupe VIN 4Y83Z116724
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or option
Based on the responses...I'm presuming nobody is going this way and just sticking with the points?
1964 Whimbledon White Thunderbird Coupe VIN 4Y83Z116724
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
I have had the original Pertronix in my car since the 70's. It's a great little unit that's simple and trouble free. Just make sure you recheck you base timing after installing it. It changes mine a fair bit.
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
I'm running the Pertronix igniter II in my car. It is easier to change than points, and you do it once and you are done, also a lot cheaper than changing out the whole distributor. I've been using them since the late 80s.
1966 Thunderbird Convertible (Emberglo / White-Emberglo)
Modified 428 - stroked, rollercam, aluminum top end, headers
Livermore, CA
Modified 428 - stroked, rollercam, aluminum top end, headers
Livermore, CA
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
Other than the timing change i'm not seeing any negatives. Just seems a natural move. I'm bone stock so the only real advantage of the ignitor 3 is that it seems a bit more heat resistant.
1964 Whimbledon White Thunderbird Coupe VIN 4Y83Z116724
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
Buy two units or carry some points & condensors because like all electronic devices they either work or they don't - there's no limping home if your Pertronix goes on the fritz - your engine will just die completely.
Kiwi Thunderbirder
'66 Town Landau
'55 F100
'37 Ford coupe
'64 Anglia
'05 Ultraglide Classic
'66 Town Landau
'55 F100
'37 Ford coupe
'64 Anglia
'05 Ultraglide Classic
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Well I ordered up a coil and ignition conversion...will let everyone know how it turns out.
1964 Whimbledon White Thunderbird Coupe VIN 4Y83Z116724
Re: Pertronix Ignitor 3 or optionPP
I have the Petronix II in my T-Bird now. Point were wearing and I decided to try out the Petronix while doing a small top end refresh. I have used Petronix on my VW Bus for over a year and it is so far very reliable. And I was able to fire up the T-Bird with 1 turn of the key after the instal. I still keep spare points and condensor in my toolbox just in case, but have yet to have one of these fail.
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Put Pertronics Ignitors in both of my Birds after the Mallory optical units kept blowing out. Fine part.
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I'm on my 2nd Ignitor (I). My fault. Poor ground.
Measuring resistance from the distributor to battery is important. 0.2 ohms max as I recall.
I ran a separate ground wire for the distributor. No issues since. Good luck.
Bill
Measuring resistance from the distributor to battery is important. 0.2 ohms max as I recall.
I ran a separate ground wire for the distributor. No issues since. Good luck.
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
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That's a great tip, thanks! Once the transmission rebuild, power steering pump, steering box rebuild and water pump are installed I'll get back to ignition!
1964 Whimbledon White Thunderbird Coupe VIN 4Y83Z116724
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XMas64,
I forgot to mention, the little ground wire inside the distributor is important to overall grounding of the distributor. Mine was severely oxidized which increased its resistance so I replaced it while addressing the grounding of my Ignitor. Good luck.
Bill
I forgot to mention, the little ground wire inside the distributor is important to overall grounding of the distributor. Mine was severely oxidized which increased its resistance so I replaced it while addressing the grounding of my Ignitor. Good luck.
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
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Hi Guys
Firstly can any one tell me what the part number is for the Pertronix to suit my 64 Tbird
Thanks Dave
Firstly can any one tell me what the part number is for the Pertronix to suit my 64 Tbird
Thanks Dave
Dave
64 Hardtop Burgundy / White Vinyl Roof / Pearl White Interior 17" 5 spoke wheels/ 2" Whitewalls - Melbourne Australia
64 Hardtop Burgundy / White Vinyl Roof / Pearl White Interior 17" 5 spoke wheels/ 2" Whitewalls - Melbourne Australia
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At the Pertronix site there is an indication this is determined by numbers on your distributor. Also be aware there is an Ignitor, Ignitor II and Ignitor III. Good luck. Here's the link.
http://www.pertronix.com/support/ignito ... fault.aspx
Bill
http://www.pertronix.com/support/ignito ... fault.aspx
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
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Thanks Bill, much appreciated.
Dave
64 Hardtop Burgundy / White Vinyl Roof / Pearl White Interior 17" 5 spoke wheels/ 2" Whitewalls - Melbourne Australia
64 Hardtop Burgundy / White Vinyl Roof / Pearl White Interior 17" 5 spoke wheels/ 2" Whitewalls - Melbourne Australia