This question is going to sound like a smart-arse one, but it’s not meant that way at all….
What exactly is the problem we are trying to solve with Petronix or HEI? Am I really missing out? I’m in the camp that Pertronix is a lousy solution even if we are talking about a non-existent problem. But I’m willing to entertain the idea of an HEI upgrade if it’s really an upgrade.
My 12v points setup starts easy, runs well, etc. But I don’t really have a basis for comparison. Maybe HEI would make it start and run even more better-er
I suppose that points ignition requires some maintenance, in theory. My truck certainly isn’t a daily driver but it gets driven pretty regularly other than winter. I probably throw the dwell meter on it once per year just to verify my gap is still ok. And it basically doesn’t ever change.
Without more input from you all, the only real problem from my seat is the growing lack of quality replacement points/condensers. Jon G has the condenser problem licked. I have been buying and hoarding NOS Delco Remy points sets. Haven’t even had the occasion to use any of them. The parts-store points and condenser in the truck are going on a decade old now.
Last edited by JW51; 01/14/2025 10:14 PM.
