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Just wondering if anybody has used Petronix ign. if so where is the best place to get it. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 11 | Forgot to mention its for a 235 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Try the Search feature to the left of FAQ ( near the top of this page).
Search all forums on the word: Pertronix
Many people have posted their opinions; and, some of those people have even used a Pertonix ignition (some with a 6v or 12v 216/235/261). I have used them with 6v and 12v 235/261 engines for over 10 years with no problems.
Search the Internet on the part number you need (6v or 12v or pre-1953 or 1954 and later). Prices at different vendors vary considerably.
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Here is what Pertronix tech sales support has given me in the past (their 2007 catalog is neither complete not totally correct when in comes to early Chevrolet & GMC engines/distributors):
1168, 1168N6, 1168P6, 1168N12 (or, just 1168), 1168P12
The 1168 fits the 1954-1962 distributor cam and is for use on a 12v system.
There is a special part number for use of this distributor cam-size with the standard 1954/55 6v electrical system: 1168N6 (for negative ground, 6v system using the newer distributor) and 1168P6 (for positive ground, 6v system using the newer distributor).
1167, 1167N6 (or, just 1167), 1167P6, 1167N12, 1167P12
The 1167 is for the earlier 1941-1953 216/235 distributor cam and the original 6v system.
The 1167N12 is for an earlier distributor/cam on a vehicle/system that has been converted to 12v negative ground.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i used one for about 6 years with no problems. change to a mini hei from langdons, just because. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,154 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,154 | Go with a mini-HEI from Tom Langdons off the shelf repair parts and Tom is a great guy to deal with...a great product at a fair price. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 800 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 800 | When using a Pertronix conversion, be aware of the necessity of having the correct coil. The ohms value of the coil will either make or break your success with it. I tried The Pertronix with a standard coil of about 1.5 ohms and it didn't work (well). I now have a .06 ohm coil in hand, ready to go back to Pertronix again. MY system is 6 volt POS ground, (1167 P6) and uses the 45011 coil from Pertronix.
Don't assume that this is correct for your system. Do your homework first.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 192 | I have it on my '58 (12v) no problems to report.Looks like you're covered on where to get it. | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2009 Posts: 5 | as far as distributors go, is the chevy 235,216,261, distibutor the same as my 1954 gmc 270? I am trying to modernize and cant find any listed in a catalogs I view | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | The pertronix I fitted to the '40 has been working faultlessly for several years. I also fitted a pertronix unit to my old english Bedford ( cause the distributor shaft was bent/worn so much the points were opening and closing at random). The pertronix cured the problem till I can source a better dist unit. But by then I'm hoping to be able to afford a diesel repower  | | |
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