If they say you don't need a ballast, then you don't. Coils get hot as Carl says. If it is their coil, ask them about it. Maybe it will cool a little better when more air flows at cruise speed. Raise it up into the air flow.
Rhetorical Commentary not aimed at anyone.
"So, other than those things.......how is the Pitatronix working out?
There are really only two choices:
1. Keep the points.
2. Install a GM HEI.
These two systems never have any problems except they eventually need tuned up/serviced. Like plugs do, like filters do, carbs.......
and you don't need no Fire Power, Super Lightning Bolt, MegaVolt, Mother Blaster coil... you are lighting a little pressurized gas fumes. You can pet a cat and get a spark. You can blow up a gas station getting out with your Kilt on. (oops! just brought Carl out of the closet)
In my sole opinion.
You either restore the truck using an original ignition system or you upgrade using time proven GM parts. You don't mess with Mr. In-between.
This opinion is meant for those having trouble with this unit, which there are many.
It is not meant for those who are happy with this unit, which there are many.
I think that whatever reason there is for this "P" unit, it is a false premise. Whether it's reliability, original looking dizzy, hotter spark or peer pressure.
There are a Brazilian points systems out there. A Shady Grove of trucks with them. A Mountain Home of experience.
Butcher Holler at us if you need help going back to your roots. Mechanicsville has a good shop."
