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: Breakerless Ignition


EricL
Dec 11th, 02, 12:07 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any experience using the Breakerless Se single wire ignition. www.breakerless.com (http://www.breakerless.com)

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doug67
Dec 11th, 02, 03:43 AM
Haven't used that brand, but am using the Pertronix Ignitor II and it is fantastic.

Doug

EricL
Dec 11th, 02, 09:26 AM
Doug,
Other than not having to deal with points, what do you like about it? Was installation easy, do you see any improvment in performance, etc.?
Thanks,
Eric.

sudo1a67ss350
Dec 11th, 02, 01:31 PM
I am also interested in getting a petronix ignition. I have dual point now. I know I have to run a 12 volt wire from the fuse box, other then that is there any other issues?

Thanks

Scott

DjD
Dec 11th, 02, 01:47 PM
A down side to Petronics and the breakerless conversion is availability of parts if they fail. Not all parts stores carry them on the shelf in the back room. You could be down for a day waiting for parts. You might find it a bit more expensive up front but check out www.davessmallbodyheis.com (http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com) You get a parts list and everything used is available over most parts counters... The quality is excellent Your old points dist gets rebuilt and gets curved for your application as well.

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dnult
Dec 11th, 02, 06:52 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DjD:
A down side to Petronics and the breakerless conversion is availability of parts if they fail. ... check out www.davessmallbodyheis.com (http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I second that DjD. I bought one of Dave's units a few months ago. I especially like the fact that it looks like a standard breaker point ignition. Spare parts availability was also an advantage. He even polished it for me. Cost me about $120 and was ready to drop in and go. Very nice piece.

-dnult

Oramac68
Dec 12th, 02, 06:00 PM
do not use the pertronix 2, it has a high rate of failure, especially when your 100 miles from home.