When I first got my '53 235 running after a total rebuild, I had trouble with the points. I found out a long time later it was due to warn off plastic where the point set rides on the distributor lobes.
So, not realizing what was wrong with my point system, I got the "great" idea to move away from the "antiquated, unreliable" technology and go with the "latest and greatest" Pertronix.
It worked great. I had talked myself into believing that the performance was far superior to points. Then my Chinese ignition key cylinder allowed me to remove the key with the ignition switch just barely "on".
It was on over night and melted the top (bottom) off of my brand new coil and burnt out the Pertonix module. Thankfully this happened in my driveway and not in the middle of nowhere.
I went back to a new set of points and the engine performed just as good as it did when it had the Pertronix in it. 10,000 miles later, this engine still rocks!
Last edited by 52Carl; 09/08/2017 1:29 AM.
