I use it on my 57 3100 V8. On the V8 it is a bit harder to install as you need to pull the distributer and pull the pin and put a shim at the bottom of it. Then install a new pin. They do not tell you this until you read the detailed instructions.

I used this one for the 283 v8
http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=1181/591.0.26484.26485.0.0.0

Other than that I did not like having to worry about the proper air gap between the ring and the sensor. You have to add washers to adjust the gap. I think I still have an issue as when the engin gets reall warmed up and I try higher RPM it seems to miss a bit since the distributer shaft lengths just a tad from heating up and the air gap increases. I need to put a nother set of washers in there.


But as far as having it start, it is great. I do not run my truck often and with the old points I had to clean them to get it to start or adjust them or de-pit them every 3 months. With the pertronics it just starts, even after sitting 6 months or more. pretty simple.

Now they have an Ingniter II that seems they still have the same ring. But it is smarter and may adjust for some of the issues I am seeing. http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=91181/591.0.26484.26486.0.0.0

You might consider going for the correct igniter II version for your install.


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