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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 | There's no "best"- - - -the ONLY one to consider is the GM original equipment part that was used on the 250 inline six. The Pertronix conversion comes in two varieties- - - -the ones that have failed, and the ones that will fail soon. The housing flange needs a little modification to make the gear depth engage right- - - -other than that, it's a drop-in fit. You'll need to have a 12 volt electrical system, though.
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