Is Pertronix any good?
77 Westy. A friend of mine with Pertronix module and flame thrower coil fitted for about 7 years and has just died completely while on the road. You’ll get good and bad reports for all ignition types but the Pertronix module seems to be as good as any. The failure is more likely to be the flame thrower coil.
What is the gap on a Pertronix Ignitor?
For the Pertronix Ignitor II installation, the gap should be . 32. As the plugs wear they will open to . 35 for most consistent performance.
Who owns PerTronix?
The AAM Group
PerTronix – The AAM Group.
How does a Pertronix ignition system work?
The distributor cap sends the current to the rotor, which in turn sends it back to the distributor cap sepal plug wire terminals for each cylinder in a timed manner. The spark plug wires then carry the voltage to the spark plug where the current amps the gap, creating a spark inside the combustion chamber.
How do I know if my PerTronix ignitor is bad?
Check sticker on the backside of module “Ignitor by PerTronix” If the Sticker is shriveled up, wrinkled, cracked, or if you see any burn marks on that side of module the unit over heated and failed for various reasons. DO NOT USE SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG WIRES.
Who bought aeromotive?
PerTronix Performance Brands
PerTronix Performance Brands Acquires Aeromotive, Waterman PerTronix Performance Brands, with brands in the ignition and exhaust segments, has announced it has acquired Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components.
How to install the pertronix ignitor 2 coil?
2 How-To Install the Pertronix Ignitor II This is the Pertronix Ignitor II electronic ignition retrofit with the Flame-Thrower II coil. You can install both in one hour to make a world of difference in your ignition system. And you’ll never have to replace or adjust points again.
How do you turn off a pertronix ignition switch?
Attach positive (red) lead of your voltmeter to the positive side of the coil, and the negative (black) lead to an engine ground. Turn the ignition switch to the run position. Now read the voltage at the positive coil terminal. Turn the ignition switch off. If the voltage measured is approximately 12 volts, no resistance wire is present.
How does the pertronix Flame Thrower II coil work?
When you add the Pertronix Flame-Thrower II coil, ignition energy doubles. What’s more, the Ignitor II adjusts spark timing as rpm changes. The Ignitor II also watches over your shoulder, automatically shutting off the ignition system if the ignition switch is accidentally left on.
Where does the lead go in a pertronix coil?
These circuits usually are in the wire from the ignition switch t o the coil. The Ignitor™ lead (red wire) can go directly to the ignition switch or any other “switched” source on the fuse panel.