The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Has anyone tried Petronix ignitors?

And are they worth it? I've been having problems with my points in the distributor and Tabdoo16 told me that they were worth the money, but I'd really like to know if they ARE actually going to eliminate the hassle of points. What are your experiences?


NOTE: Not going to buy them right now, because my starter doesn't work, just want an idea if they are worth it.

They work great and take a lot of guesswork out of your ignition system. The directions are pretty good and are easy to follow,

Try a search on "PerTronix" and you'll find lots of testimonials.

"I'd really like to know if they ARE actually going to eliminate the hassle of points."

No condenser; no points to adjust/replace; what other hassles are there with having points?

I've been using them in a 12v for 10 years and in a 6v for 4 years; and, I will soon be putting a Pertronix unit in a 6v positive-ground GMC truck.

I've used many of them on GM V8s. Others will disagree, but I think they are the best upgrade ever. I have not tried them on the bolts yet. Very simple too.

Spencer

Thanks guys. When I get my starter working again I think I might get some.

Well worth the money. No more points to hassle with.

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.


You can start searching here: http://www.shopatron.com/index/591.0.26484.0.0.0.0

I do not think that there is "correct" Ignitor II for a 41-62 Chevrolet 216/235/261 engine. The original PerTronix Ignitor is available for 41-62 Chevrolet and 39-62 GMC engines (6 and 12v volt; positive and negative ground).

$89.95

Make sure you get the right part number to match your style of your distributor.

1167, 1167N6, 1167P6
1168, 1168N6, 1168P6

The 1168 series
Fits
1954-1962 Chevy 6 with standard single point ignition,
except with dist. # 1112314

1168 for 12 volt
1168N6 for negative ground 6 volt
1168P6 for positive ground 6 volt

Before you order online, I would check with your local parts house.

1168N6 online at PerTronix is $111.06 plus shipping.
Local parts price is $97.30.

That is correct.

The 1167 fits the old style distributor 216/235 (1953 might or might not be the old style).

The 1168 fits the new style (1954-1962, and maybe 1953).

1168N6 $97.30 (no tax but most likely a shipping charge)

$91.59 and about $8 shipping



Good prices but have to call for price on 11686N.

Put new points and condenser in the 49 last weekend. First in 5 years. Truck always ran smooth and started fast. Runs smoother now and starts faster. Having said that I don't think I would rule out converting in the future.
Someone said that in the instructions it tells you to keep your old points in the glove box in case.

I've had one in my 6V 1952 216 for about 4 years with no problems. Shop around for the best price.