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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 56 | Hi all, my question is about the two ign systems mentioned, has anyone used a Mallory ign in there vehicles? It seems like some folks are having problems with Petronius,and when I was much younger the Mallory seemed to be the dominant ign system, just wondering what other people think about them thanks , pat
1966 Chevy C 30 1 ton truck
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | Lots of folks have problems with lots of things. Pertronix needs the proper voltage range, at least 3 ohms resistance from the coil, and they don't like it when you forget to turn off the key for a long period of time (coil doesn't like it either). Keep in mind that we hear more from people with problems than we do from those who are happy with their conversion. Your choice should be based on what YOU want. Pertronix looks more like stock and is easier to install and less expensive than the Mallory setup (at least the one that I am familiar with). But if you want a bad*ss ignition system to go along with the other high performance upgrades you make, then you may want to go with the Mallory or something similar. I went with the Pertronix and cannot believe the improvement it has made on my 235.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | My old man puts Petronix on all his old tractors and has even done on some customers. They fire off off like no tommorrow, and most of the time you don't even need to choke them. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I'm running a Mallory, very pleased with it. I have the old Magnetic Breakerless, which has been replaced with a Unilite version. If you're running a stock coil with a ballast resistor (these are 12 volt distributors), it'll run fine. However, if you're going to run a hotter coil, then you'll want to add a spark control box, such as a 3RLi. Otherwise, it seems that the coil does not get enough power.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Petronix is for those who want to look original. It is well liked all over the internet and here. If you want reliability and don't care about orig, do HEI. But of course I have no idea what truck or motor you have. I read most of your posts and didn't see you ever say? Please let us know if you have an actual truck and with what motor. If you don't have an actual application and are just wondering out loud, this all belongs in the greasy spoon section or general talk. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 56 | Thanks for the opinions from all, I am trying to get different ideas from you folks as I am trying to purchase a chevy master deluxe,that needs various items replaced to make it road ready and dependable, To old and don't want to walk.pat
1966 Chevy C 30 1 ton truck
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | come on Bart, you dont have to own anything to drop in...
been over a yr since the mods have been in...lol
give the new guy some slack...
anyway to stay on topic, had a mallory on my 52 truck.. no problem but once, that was after it had been on the truck for about nine yrs
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | It's best to have a real problem to solve in electrical, that's all I'm saying. Especially a new person should be advised as to what section to use. If no one else agrees with me. I'm used to that. I can take it. Welcome Smiles, tried to answer your question first then advise about forum.. Hope you get that truck. Would still appreciate knowing what year truck and what engine. It's a simple favor. Master Deluxe is not close enough for me. It's 34-42 and not sure it's even trucks? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | bartamos, I think a master deluxe is a car, at least in my book..
I know that you mean well, and you are full of knowledge so
I listen to you,, not a matter if we agree with you or not, would be no fun if we did...lol..
also smiles and bartamos can maybe help you, I think you can
get other hei dizzy's and modified them that will work well also
I am watching you like a hawk Bartamos....lol
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 |
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | So if I dream of one day to have a 261 and I have a question about a 261, I should post my questions in the Greasy Spoon section where not as many people will see it to help me out? Just checking.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | not unless you install it in a Phord..lol but then you could... believe it or not, they are some very smart folks there...always post, if it is the wrong place someone will move it..lol I can remember back in the day if someone posted a thread and a prior one had been posted recent folks would jump all over you.. now no one checks to see if anything has been posted here is one example four days ago folks just dont like to look darn it, it was smiles... dont let Bart see this..
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Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | |
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