What is PerTronix electronic ignition?

The Pertronix Ignitor® is a solid-state electronic ignition system that replaces your points and condenser, fitting completely within the distributor housing, under the cap.

Who makes PerTronix Ignitor?

Per-Lux
In the early 70’s, an engineer came up with the idea of an electronic ignition system that would replace the points and condenser in distributors. After patenting the product, Per-Lux started manufacturing the Ignitor® with sales and marketing emphasis on the lift truck and industrial engine markets.

What does a PerTronix 1281 fit?

This PerTronix Ignitor – Part # 1281 will fit a 1967 Ford F-100 V8 5.8L/352 with Motorcraft single point distributors. Not for use with solid core spark plug wires. To check the exact fit application for the part number 1281, please provide us with the year of your vehicle.

Is PerTronix any good?

77 Westy. A friend of mine with Pertronix module and flame thrower coil fitted for about 7 years and has just died completely while on the road. You’ll get good and bad reports for all ignition types but the Pertronix module seems to be as good as any. The failure is more likely to be the flame thrower coil.

Does electronic ignition use a coil?

Same as the battery ignition coil system ignition coil is used in electronic ignition system to produce high voltage to the spark plug.

How do I convert my electronic ignition?

A conversion to electronic ignition can be as simple as removing the old points and installing a new magnetic pickup in the distributor. Your car’s ignition system consists of two main components – the distributor and the ignition coil.

Do PerTronix igniters go bad?

Gone but never forgetten If a “pert” is a Pertronix Ignitor, yes, they have great reliability. The one in my son’s car has been in use for 4 years, the one in my daughter’s car for the 5 years we’ve owned the car, and who knows how long before us (it was in there when we bought it).

Do Pertronix igniters go bad?

How do you convert ignition points to electronics?

There are two ways you can go about converting from points to electronic ignition – you can install a factory electronic system that replaces the factory points and distributor, or you can install an aftermarket high-performance system with parts and components from various manufacturers.

What is the difference between a points coil and an electronic ignition coil?

In an electronic system, you still have a distributor, but the points have been replaced with a pickup coil, and there’s an electronic ignition control module. In this system, coils sit directly on top of the spark plugs (there are no spark plug wires), and the system is completely electronic.

How long do ignition points last?

When points get old, they often become burned, pitted, pimply or just plain ugly. In many cases, you can clean them up and use them for a few thousand more miles. With one or two cleanings, a good set of points should last at least 5,000 miles, and possibly as many as 8,000.

What are ignition coils the best?

as they come to transform your mentality about the importance of ignition cables and coils.

What is the best coil pack?

Top 8 Best Ignition Coils Comparison Ena Curved Boot Best Ignition Coils (Pack of 8) This curved boot pack of eight coils fits numerous models including Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford. ECCPP Ignition Coils Pack of 8. These ECCPP ignition coils are good replacements Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicles of 1997 – 2017 models. QYL Ignition Coils Pack of 4: KIA and Hyundai.

What is electronic ignition coil?

An ignition coil (also called a spark coil) is an induction coil in an automobile’s ignition system that transforms the battery’s low voltage to the thousands of volts needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel.