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  1. Technical - Pertronix III problems solved | The H.A.M.B.

    Aug 3, 2018 · Pertronix claim that the III adjusts the dwell angle to engine load and I read that it always cranks the engine for a period before starting. I wonder if they are trying to be a bit too smart? The …

  2. Technical - Pertronix Failure | The H.A.M.B.

    Feb 15, 2018 · I'm pretty frustrated and wondered if any of you have had a Pertronix failure. About 3 years ago I converted my stock 1954 Ford 239 OHV 6v positive...

  3. Timing w/ Pertronix Ignitor III or MSD Multi-Spark Ignition?

    Feb 3, 2020 · Technical Timing w/ Pertronix Ignitor III or MSD Multi-Spark Ignition? Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by crazycasey, Feb 3, 2020.

  4. Pertronix or HEI...? | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal

    Feb 9, 2012 · TIme to find an igniton for mr 50 Chevy, its got a 235 in it. Looking at Pertronix, but an HEI is pretty much the same money. Any pros or cons? I know...

  5. Technical - Pertronix Ignition Problem Has Me Stumped

    Aug 21, 2020 · Technical Pertronix Ignition Problem Has Me Stumped Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by brianf31, Aug 21, 2020.

  6. Technical - Pertronix Ignitor III | The H.A.M.B.

    Feb 27, 2021 · A system with a Pertronix Igniter works the same as a basic points style system, except take the points out and insert the Igniter, it does the job of controlling primary current through the coil. …

  7. 4.3L OMC Cobra Conversion From Points To Electronic Ignition

    May 14, 2021 · 4) Install the Pertronix Igniter it comes attached on a new circle plate 5) Use same screws removed from original plate. 6) Remove Ignition coil,and keep as backup and install the …

  8. Pertronix and copper core wires? | The H.A.M.B.

    Aug 22, 2009 · Pertronix and copper core wires? Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by Deuce Chev, Aug 22, 2009.

  9. Pertronix, Do I need a ballast resistor?? | The H.A.M.B.

    Apr 30, 2009 · Todd Todd, since you need a new coil, I would suggest you buy the PerTronix 1.5ohm coil part #40001 for chrome or #40011 for black and run without a ballast resistor. This is providing …

  10. Hot Rods - Pertonix Distributor issue- no spark | The H.A.M.B.

    Feb 5, 2018 · Pertronix gives instructions on how to wire everything up with using the ballast resistor. Red wire goes to the pre-ballast resistor ignition wire, and the black wire goes to the neg post on the …