Originally Posted by tclederman
16 years and counting on the first Pertronix set I bought.

I think I got 16 days and left high and dry 160 miles from home. It was a first generation Pertronix though, but put the points and condenser back on and never had an issue since. Once you have been bitten by the aftermarket product, it is hard to go back for a second try. I would only trust GM HEI, but that is just me and my hangup.

1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration