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| | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 78 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 78 | I have a Pertronix 1168LS ignitor but I'm not sure about the correct coil. I have a Pertronix 40,000v 1.5ohm coil but I'm wondering if I should have a 3.0ohm coil. I don't see the ohms stamped on my stock NAPA no resistor required coil. The stock distributor will be used for installing the ignitor. Thank you for answer. 1.5 or 3 ohm coil? Will need thr full 12v . | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | It is my understanding that one is for 6 volt and one is for 12 volt. I don’t remember which. Good luck with Pertronix.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 78 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 78 | Thank you. I'll return the 1.5 ohm Pertronix coil. I will install the Pertronix ignitor with my stock 12v NAPA coil. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I would call or e-mail Pertronix & find out for shure which is right. I believe the mismatch of coils & resistors are what causes Pertronix failures. I have installed several & never had a failure.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 36 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 36 |
1958 3100 Fleetside w/235 4spd
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,796 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,796 | Pertronix T. Barnum is alive and well, and these days he's selling ignition systems!
LOL!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 | I have tried them.
They work great, until they don't. AAA is a must have.
When they do work, they don't work any better than a fresh set of points and a good capacitor.
If my points become not-so-fresh while I am out on the road, I know that all I need to do is clean them up somewhat to get me home.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Pertronix. Best upgrade I’ve ever made to my vintage vehicles. 15k miles and counting trouble free miles.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Those of us who have had Pertronix failures won’t recommend them to anyone. Those who have had good luck with Pertronix swear by them. All I can say is if you do convert to Pertronix carry in your glovebox a set of points, condenser and rotor along with the hardware and tools to install them. It’s called being prepared.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 | In addition to carrying a set of points, condenser, hardware, and tools, you will need the original wires and the special insulator where they enter the side of the distributor, as well as a ballast resistor if you are running 12 volts.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,796 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,796 | The simplest way to deal with the issue is to carry a spare distributor that's already set up with points. There's a hole in the passenger's side of the engine block that's designed to hold it- - - -put the Pertronix distributor in a cardboard box under the seat and it will never cause you any trouble!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | How about just carry a spare pertronix in the glovebox?
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
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