Just bought a Pertronix kit for the car

[1949plymouthdeluxe]

I've had very good luck with these electronic ignition modules. They are VERY easy to install and work well. My Mercury instantly ran better after I added one to it years ago. The only sort of crappy thing is that the 6 volt, pos. ground version is more spendy. Any of you guys use these on your cars?

[Mark D]

Unfortunately I’ve heard of more roadside issues than success stories. But that’s to be expected. Do yourself a favor and carry your old points as a backup. 

[Loren]

6 volt positive ground makes finding the right ignition a little troublesome.

If you’re old enough you remember the point triggered CD ignition such as the Delta Mark Ten.

You could buy them as a kit or fully assembled, so there are lots of guys out there who know how to fix them.

A 6 volt Delta Mark Ten is rare and they are positive or negative ground ( but they can be changed ).

In Canada the son of the inventor of the CD ignition has a little cottage business making 6 and 12 volt point triggered ignitions.

Fred Winterburn, a very nice fellow.

While none of the 6 volt Deltas had the switch to convert back to Kettering ignition ( like the 12 volt Mark Ten B ), the Winterburn does.

In a CDI the points carry no load. They only act to provide a signal to the ignition so they last a very long time. Also because of this the point gap isn’t as critical as in Kettering type. Yes rubbing blocks wear but they wear less if lubed once in a while.

So there’s a lot to like about a point triggered CDI. If you worry about EMP issues there is no substitute. lol

 

[Doug&Deb]

Many of us have had problems with Pertronix so be aware of that. They’re not what they used to be.

[Merle Coggins]

I put a 6v +ground Pertronix ignition system in my truck several years ago and it's worked flawlessly since. I had to make a minor modification to the points plate in my distributor so I ended up purchasing a second distributor and used that one with the Pertronix module. I also installed their coil and plug wires to be sure everything was matching. My original distributor, with points, resides under the seat just in case. I also have a 'backup' Pertronix module in my spare parts stash under the seat. I haven't needed either one... so far... 

[1949plymouthdeluxe]

I've. been using Pertronix kits for years. But the key thing is that some people don't fully read the instructions. You HAVE to remove whatever ballast resistor or resistor wire is  in the circuit. These also do not like having the ignition switch on with the engine not running.  The coil also has to be 1.5 ohms. So if you leave stuff in the circuit that sticks additional resistance in the mix that can screw up the module.

[Dan Hiebert]

I put one in our daughter's '63 Falcon ten years ago, no issues as of yet.  I've been pondering putting one in the ol' D24, but that "spendy" thing you note keeps getting in the way due to the plethora of other projects requiring $$.

[Booger]

after all the years reading about Pertronix ignitions I havent run out to buy one (6v Pos). Back in the day these cars were bullet proof. Is it the oversea ignition parts suck so bad? Um Loren..you blow my mind (damn girl, you good)