Flat head screws should come with a 25 year sentence
@polapop4913
5 жыл бұрын
Amen brother
@ryancrowell4422
5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@twotimes2099
3 жыл бұрын
It's called a "common". A "Flat head" is a Indian
@gillthomas3495
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1975 f100 with a 360 and solid state ignition. My resistance wire runs all the way to the ignition switch. Where do I tie in to get the 12v to coil?
@NinoPrez007
Ай бұрын
Any advice would be appreciated. I have a pertronix module 2 on my golf cart. Any reason why the manufacturer Columbia Par Car had one installed?? My cart just starts without running. Would the module have to be replaced??
@joleenchastain1185
8 ай бұрын
I put 1of there junkass distrbotors in my64 396 malibu rotor came loose while driving hadto have car toeled home because they r 2 dam stupid2 make screws long enouth 2 hold rotor cap on came loose and tore roter cap and 3 wires up pertronics is ajoke
@AutoRestoMod
8 ай бұрын
Not my experience, but I am sorry that happened to you.
@kermitefrog64
Ай бұрын
So, as earlier I replaced the points and condenser with Pertronix on my 1964 Ford f250. I notice that Pertronix also has a distributor to replace the original distributor. Is replacing the original distributor with the Pertronix worth the investment?
@codybrookehanson2346
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about the ignition key! probably would have burned it up.
@mamba0815a
8 жыл бұрын
Quick question: don't one have to readjust the ignition timing after installation of the ignitor module? I may have missed that in the video. My best from Germany, Jay
@leoperator5729
3 жыл бұрын
Could y’all make a tutorial for running the full 12 Volts? It seems like a common problem, and I can’t find a video or a good article to explain the process. Thanks!
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Noted!
@mustardstain504d6
8 жыл бұрын
You can run the Pertronix II in a factory tach car. I am running one in my 1967 Shelby. You run the factory wires as you would to the coil , including the black from the ignition unit. The red wire that comes off the Pertronix unit will have to have a direct feed from the ignition switch. I simply pulled a 16 gauge fine stranded wire through the boot that feeds the engines gauges and soldered a ring terminal and heat shrink wrapped the connection. It's to the 12V IGN hot.
@AutoRestoMod
8 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@iangoolsby
5 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod I have 59 y-block and am running pertronix and an aftermarket new tach. is this bad?
@mattisenberger4042
2 жыл бұрын
Curious.....wouldn't it be easier and better to run a HEI distributor made for a ford? Just saying....
@backthatthingupyoyoy
Жыл бұрын
Please stop waving your hands/arms. It's distracting. And is this a comedy show; enough of the useless, time-filling banter. This turns off more people to your channel than you know?
@backthatthingupyoyoy
Жыл бұрын
Sure. Nice shirts. Too bad they ACTUALLY come in 5x.
@arcorob
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, great video as usual. I have a conundrum. The distributor has a pertronix I. The coil is an older style coil (says only use with resistor wire on it). So your video had me curious. Turned on the key (not started) and measured the voltage at the coil. 5.05 volts...ahh..so there must be a resistor wire. Where would I find that? I have the + and - from the distributor and the lead (+) that must come from the ignition. does that need to be replaced ? In other words run a whole new wire from ignition switch to the coil ? yuck...The car runs great but low idle never seems "perfect". Thoughts ?
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
Best to run a 12V wire from the ignition switch, run position and Pertronix coil. If it is a 64 to 72 there will be a female plug in Red and Green (I think) coming off the switch right at the switch. Run your 12 volt wire off of that. The Ford resistor wire starts somewhere near the ignition switch and stops at the inside of the firewall. I typically use the female pig tail to do Pertronix.
@arcorob
5 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoModThanks as always !!!
@LarryDeSilva64
8 жыл бұрын
That petronix is a pretty slick setup
@joleenchastain1185
8 ай бұрын
Boy r u stupid
@fieldingbeesapiary5676
5 жыл бұрын
Great video...thanks, do you guys think you could do one with the Pertronix 2001 Ignition Power Relay Kit instead?
@MrDriftonin
5 жыл бұрын
In case you lose your air gap little tool/gauge, I just got off the phone with tech support because I did lose mine. it is .030.
@olblu8746
4 жыл бұрын
King Galleon thank you.
@xanavy384
3 ай бұрын
*Do you have Pertronix type for Datsun 510 L16 engine year 1972?what is the Pertronix part number for Datsun 510?* *thanks*
@AutoRestoMod
3 ай бұрын
I do not. We don't sell parts we just put them on
@bryandallolio3260
4 ай бұрын
These Pertronix sytems last about 10 minutes past the warranty, and then put your car on a tow truck! I wired it correctly with the recommended coil and have been stranded 3 times! Pertronix kits are junk!
@AutoRestoMod
4 ай бұрын
This has not been my experience. But I'm sorry to see that you're having problems with yours
@TerryKirkham
Жыл бұрын
I have a 65 Mustang and I and a ford technician of +40 have been trying to install a new Rally Pac. The car has a MSD high end distributor and matching coil. The clock but no tack response in no matter what we try in the wiring solution. MSD technicians have not been able to help. Some have said to switch to the Pertronics systems. Can anyone help??????
@AutoRestoMod
Жыл бұрын
Terry I would try wiring the tach through the old coil wiring that uses the resistor. You may have to install a MSD Tach Converter #8132.
@reaper20015
2 жыл бұрын
Put one in my son's Pontiac 326. Lasted a few weeks before it took a crap. Tried to get it replaced and all the support wanted to do was come up with reasons why it was my fault. The 2 or 3 might be better, but we dropped a Mallory Unilite in it last year......no problems.
@tiffanyjeanporemba9416
7 жыл бұрын
I'm putting in a pertronix 3 into a 70 dodge challenger 340. is there the pink wire setup in the dodge as well? anything I need to be aware of, especially at the end with wiring? (I'm forcing myself to learn how to work on my car so please don't judge how little I know. thanks in advance.) Btw: great, super clear video.
@AutoRestoMod
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I seem to remember that Mopar used a ballast rather than a wire to reduce voltage to the coil. We'd recommend doing some research as Chrysler got into Electronic ignition around '73ish. Put he red Pertronix wire through the firewall to the back of the fuse box; you will have to spice a considerable amount of wire on to the red Pertronix wire. Then connected it to one of the jumper leads on the back of the fuse box (must have 12 volts!) that turns on and off with the ignition. The black Pertronix wire goes to the negative (-) on the coil, and the blue ignition (factory) wire gets connected to the positive (+) on the coil. Leave the factory wires plugged into the stock ballast resistor on the firewall.
@regnergako4901
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Sir, I have a 69 model Volkswagen it’s possible to install the electronic ignition? Thanx for the reply
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
Pertronix offers distributors and plate replacements for the Volkswagen.
@eriksharp6292
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, but it seems there is a lot of time spent on unimportant areas and the most critical are covered in a few seconds. Examples in this video are the ignition wire (does the black/green wire run to the ignition cylinder?), the second half of installing the pertronix in the distributor (pretty sure there’s a magnetic piece that connects to the top. Showing how the rest of the cap goes on would be helpful for some I’m sure).
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Good points. The wiring is well explained in the instructions. But this keeps getting mentioned so we'll probably do a video on it soon.
@stromgoodman9119
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 73 torino sport. I have an issue. I'll start it up and drive, and it will shut off while driving. I'll watch at least five to ten minutes and it will start up again. It keeps happening and I can't seem to find the issue.
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
I'd check the tank for rust. I think that the sock in the tank is probably getting clogged. But I could be wrong. It could also be a heat issue. email me at jford@autorestomod.com and we can go through the issues.
@alvarezink
4 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome.
@tx_reds2426
5 жыл бұрын
Do i need to re adjust my timing after installation ?
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
I always check the timing after a new ignition part is installed. It is just good insurance.
@dougcoleburn1579
4 жыл бұрын
What’s your thought on coil placement? Thought pertronix says coil needs to be upright?
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Never had a problem placing them horizontally.
@dougcoleburn1579
4 жыл бұрын
Autorestomod Manic Mechanic Gasoline Media good to know thanks. Also does coil wire length matter say like 2 feet if you place coil on front shock tower inner fender? Thanks
@BrettsGarage
6 жыл бұрын
I recently bought the flamethrower ii and ignitor ii for a Bosch distributor. I notice in the instructions that you can't use the flamethrower ii with the point system. Any reason why?
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
We'd recommend calling Pertronix only because we haven't done a Bosch system. We're not sure why a Bosch would be any different, but best to call the manufacturer and quiz them.
@sebastiansilvers6280
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 67 gmc with a 305v6 would this work with my truck ?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yep. as long as they carry your model.
@deanmeyer1815
4 жыл бұрын
Installed unit on WD45 Allis Chalmers gas engine that had been converted to propane. I converted to 12 volt negative ground before installation. The difference was incredible! After opening plug gaps to .035, and installing hot rod plug wires, starting is much faster, response is better, and even with the lower compression gas engine, tractor is still putting out 45 PTO horse power. All this work was done 20 years ago.
@cooldadstuff2988
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a 65 Mustang with the stock 289 and am looking at getting the Pertronix 1 and using the stock coil. It is mentioned that the 2 and 3 require 12 volts. Is that the same for the 1? If so, and I run a new bullet connector off the red/green wires like you did, what size wire should I use? After that, do I just leave the existing pink connection off and then tape off the original coil positive end? Just wondering what I do with both ends of that pink/positive coil wire. I've seen some videos where people just pop the unit into the distributor and off they go without even addressing the pink wire situation, but I don't want to mess it up from the get go.
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
I really recommend using the Pertronix coil with the unit. Even on the Petronix 1. I also will bypass the pink wire by using the bullet connector at the ignition switch (Red with Green with Black female end) and plug a 16 gauge wire into that and run it to the distributor.
@cooldadstuff2988
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod Thanks for the info. I'll have to open up the cluster to see how much of a cluster this is going to be! Is there usually a hole to run the new wire through or have to drill?
@hughphillips67Mustang
Жыл бұрын
I bought a new coil for my factory 67 mustang 289. The original coil has positive and negative. The new one has battery, and distributor. Which wires go to which terminal on the new one? I don't want to burn up a brand new coil by having them hooked up wrong........red to battery, black to distributor?
@cluelessbeekeeping1322
2 жыл бұрын
I have a VW motor which has a magneto, no battery, & points. Can I use this Pertronix to get rid of the points (but also continue to not use a battery)? This isn't in a car so...I don't need a battery (I also don't have an alternator).
@paolocigognetti6805
3 жыл бұрын
Scusate mi sapete dire se serve un condensatore sulla bobina?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Non sul Pertronix.
@edgardomiranda2659
7 ай бұрын
Para comprar el ignición eléctrica.
@AutoRestoMod
7 ай бұрын
Summitracing.com
@hippiebuckshot8841
4 жыл бұрын
Don't mess with the pink wire. There is a relay kit offered by Pertronix now. Or you can get your own but make sure the relay coil has a diode + & - across the coil and 30 amp contacts. Bosch style relay and 15 amp fuse + side of batt to relay contacts.
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Cool thinks for that. This video is a couple years old.
@bobd9868
9 ай бұрын
Why not just tap off switched 12v and forget the resistor wire? That seems like a lot less work and one less failure point
@stephencohen8028
2 жыл бұрын
Running pertronix flame thrower and igniter wiring is correct runs well but the coil get hot 133 F installed on a Model A Ford is this OK?
@backthatthingupyoyoy
Жыл бұрын
Never leave the key on; unless you place it in the accessories position.
@andrewdakus1766
2 жыл бұрын
Can't stand these stupid ignition systems... First car I've ever had them in is my current 67 dodge d200... Normal points you can repair.. With this system, I'm special ordering parts and waiting a week for them to get here
@brandonion5647
Жыл бұрын
So I have a 61 Galaxie that already has an electric ignition module installed in my distributor but I'm not sure if the previous owner bypassed the ballist resistor wire. I could use the multimeter test here to confirm? Does the ballast resistor get bypassed when the car is running or just during cranking?
@g.j.dutoit4447
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Iv got a Fiat 128 Rally 1974 My starter keep on cranking and not start at all, i had to pul battery wire to stop it. After days of strangle i find that the points plastic on it melt little and touching the earth. After fixed the points starter stop keep on cranking. And car starts 100% Thing that confuse me totaly. How can points that touch earth like my car did. Let the starter keep on cranking. How is that possible??? My coil got 3 wires on. 1. Ignition wire to + 2. Wire to points on - 3. Wire also on - (this wire i got no idee where it goes) Realy realy hope you can give me the answer on this. 😁😁😁 The condencor is connected to the wire that go to the points. Condencer is skrewed on the casing of distributor. The extra wire on the negative on coil go down with the ignition wire. So there is 2 wires on negative of coil. One go to points and condenser other one go down with ignition wire. Not to condenser or distributor. I mean its comfusing. Just after i fix points that got short to earth permantly. Starter stop keep cranking and got spark (there was no spark) and car start 100% I keep on thinking that the extra wire on coil negative side got something to do with starter keep cranking. That extra wire make my mind spin. 🤔🤔🤔😃 O yes... Took of the ignition wire from starter and connect a wire straight to starter and stil keep cranking. So it were not ignition switch. 👍😁
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
That could be a starter solenoid issue...if the Fiat has such a thing. Unfamiliar with that car.
@montefordham6425
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, so did you not connect the red PerTronix wire to the positive side of the coil. Looks like you instead , ran it to the 12V ignition correct??
@kevinm5564
3 жыл бұрын
Love the whataburger table number!
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
We tried for 42 but they are always missing.
@standard8888
2 жыл бұрын
and yet again you two have helped me immensely!!! every time I go to do something to my 1964 XM Futura you have answered all my questions and some that I haven't even asked yet :) Please support these guy's everyone it's well worth it! Thank you Jeff and Cam. My T Shirt and Mug are on the way
@joleenchastain1185
8 ай бұрын
Junk
@thomashjrlund1381
4 жыл бұрын
Magnets on the disk falls off what a shitty product
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
I've had like twelve of these in different cars and never had that happen. Ever.
@martinthomas6438
Жыл бұрын
Great video lads can the retro fit pertronix electronic ignition be used in conjunction with my existing msd 6 many thanks
@LucasAutoHoldingsLLC
10 ай бұрын
I'm working on a 67 mustang with a 390 FE with the Pertronix I and Flame Thrower installed by the previous owner. It sounds like it's got a skip or two misfires. Compression is good. I did the same tests as Cam with my multi meter. My battery has 13V, and drops to 11V when cranking, coil is getting 10V when I crank it over. I tested the coil voltage with key on and only saw 4.2V Does this mean the pink ballast resistor wire is still hooked up and needs to be by-passed? I found the pink wired in but there is no bullet connector. However there is a 4 wire connector plug. Should I just run a wire with ring connector from the positive side of the coil to the back of the ignition switch stud? Do I cut the pink wire? Or do I splice into the red lead for pertronix and go into the bullet connector with the red/green black green? Pertronix sells a power relay kit too, what's the best way to wire it up? I checked with my multimeter from the aluminum plate to negative battery terminal and the reading was 0 Ohms. I believe grounds are not my issue. My coil tested at about 2.5 Ohms with all the other wires removed. Should I upgrade my coil and pertronix module to a II or III? Have you ever tried the Mallory ignition? Do you know if its better than the Pertronix? Does the Petronix I cut out at 5k RPM?
@steveconnolly7129
7 ай бұрын
Dura spark 2 ign.system is so much better then points or the other types of kits even better then the hei
@ToEazy238
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 1964 cadillac Deville 429 Engine which petronix should i consider please?
@jthomascfr
8 жыл бұрын
Nice show. What's up with the Whataburger #?
@AutoRestoMod
8 жыл бұрын
We like Whataburger! Contact Jeff about why YOU like Whataburger! Jford@autorestomod.com
@jessebaca2750
5 жыл бұрын
Texas71Mustang Damn I’m hungry now I miss Texas
@JNTimperley
3 жыл бұрын
So this is not for a daily driver upgrade from a regular distributor 1990 Lincoln Town car trying to make it more efficient by burning evenly HEI may look like easier maintenance complete newbie but looking at an old distributor trying to do a tune-up looks too complicated without help
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
It is for a daily though. And it isn't very complex.
@vettelover81
8 жыл бұрын
Will the pertronix 2 work with factory tachs?
@AutoRestoMod
8 жыл бұрын
If the factory tach is run off of the negative side of the coil, yes. Ford ran its tachs off of the positive side of the ignition system and that can cause problems. So if the tach gets 12 volts from a switched source and has a wire that goes out to the negative side you are usually OK. We might have to do a Fast Break on this as several people have questioned it.
@vettelover81
8 жыл бұрын
That would be great information. Thanks.
@projectcarl2706
3 жыл бұрын
So your eliminating the pink wire and running the coil straight to the butt connector behind the dash? I’m installing a petronix 3 distributor and coil on a 64 Galaxie. That’s the only part I’m confused about.
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. The 3 requires 12 volts. Usually on Fords there is a red with green wire with black female plug you will want to unplug the existing red with green wire with black mail connector wire and plug a wire (I use red) into the female black plug.
@MrJeep75
3 жыл бұрын
These things suck, never had a set that worked
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Weird I've never had a set that didn't...
@TheFARM2019
3 жыл бұрын
So a few years back i shoehorned a 300 into my 68 mustang... eager i threw a points distributor in there just to get it running... then after a few blissful months, my car didnt want to start... i thought it was the coil since i wasnt getting any spark so i went and bought an accel coil... only it didnt have any nuts on it and i lost my other coil’s nuts... being an air force mechanic i tried what i could to make it work and found that bullet connectors fit nicely over the studs of a coil... still it didnt start and it hit me... the ignition condenser... after wasting $100 of troubleshooting a $5 part got my mustang running again
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@steveproctor1748
Жыл бұрын
I had one of those to burn the wires going to it up after I turned off the switch. I was wondering if it is possible to put a fusible link between the wires to keep this from happening again. I've bought a new igniter that I haven't installed yet because I don't know why the old wires burned up.
@AutoRestoMod
Жыл бұрын
Something grounded. Pertronix does not give recommendations for fuseable links.
@55degreesnorth7
3 жыл бұрын
can you let me know how to eliminate the distributor and replace it with coil on plug?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
MSD and others offer a coil on plug for the 5.0.
@meanbird4979
3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I’m new to Ford. I have a 65 Ford ranchero with a 302 engine with pertronix dist. Can you explain to me how to wire the coil? I see a negative and positive on the dist. I understand the negative side goes to coil and then the positive to positive side? What am I missing?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
The red goes to the positive side of the coil (I recommend a Pertronix coil) and the black to the negative side I run a red wire (16-20 gauge) from the ignition switch (there is a plug there on the red with green wire) to the positive side of the coil. That simple. Any issues please feel free to contact me at jford@autorestomod.com
@MCFABRICATION
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 64.5 Mustang and the Pertronix 3 setup… does this one need to be straight 12V from the ignition?? Help!!! Thank you!!! What will I notice after I do this???
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. it does require 12 volts. It will offer a more consistent and hotter spark.
@Orangelemonblue
6 жыл бұрын
When you start the car and then turn the key back to "run" position should positive side of ignition coil drop back down to 6 or should it stay at 12 v range? I'm not using a ballist resistor in the vehicle..thx for the vids and the help!! 83 F150 351w here :p
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
I think that if it has points, the coil should see 6 volts on the distributor side. If it is electronic it should be 12 volts.
@darrylholman9375
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mates, I've got a Ford F1 1946, but I'm looking for a new replacement on the ignitor eletronic ignition. Would you know the correct one to use? Thanks D
@anthonylancaster7667
3 жыл бұрын
my 64 1/2 mustang has the starter solenoid ignition terminal running off the resistor wire as well. Will it hurt the solenoid to have 12 volts going to it or do I need to keep the resistor wire in place just to satisfy the solenoid?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
I have done that.
@windseer55
2 жыл бұрын
Hi i got a 273 commando v8 bone stock, my old coil gave up, is it ok to install a pertronix 2 or 3 out of the box without the said other ignition systems? or i should go for the 1?
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
That depends on what you want from the ignition. If you go with any of the Pertronix products, I strongly recommend getting the matching coil. Personally if the engine is not being pushed to it's limits, the Pertronix 1 is hard to beat.
@markamcampbell6340
3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you show the whole process not scip important parts
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
What would those important parts be?
@markamcampbell6340
3 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod feeding the wires down through the dist, hooking it up to the dist. minor things. do you need the ground strap inside from the dist body to the plate.
@TheHermitHacker
5 жыл бұрын
Ooh, shiny! That's my line.
@MARCHOFTHESAS
3 жыл бұрын
I just got this for my customline but I’m trippin on this wire behind the fash stuff now
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Ford used a resistor wire when they went to 12 volt systems. If yours was originally a 6 volt there won't be a resistor wire.
@byron3495
Жыл бұрын
Install the need epoxy coil that will work with Pertronix lll and ll and save space too.
@AutoRestoMod
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input
@juanmendoza5348
3 жыл бұрын
I bought petronix for my 77 fiat I’m not sure about the gap between the shaft and the magnetic pick up.
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the instructions have the gap listed.
@cs31-916
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1966 Plym Fury with 383 and I am interested in changing out the points system and go to an electronic system. Do I need to change the distributor or can I go with one of these Pertronix Ignitor Ignition System kits that you show?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Pertronix makes some good stuff for your application.
@Veterangarage
8 ай бұрын
You didn’t show how to install the hei module into the actual distributor.
@AutoRestoMod
8 ай бұрын
Look up Pertronix on our channel we have a couple of install videos there.
@jonathanwebb8307
2 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on how to upgrade a "hot" but totally dead Pertronix Ignitor to "old tired" but still working points which was the job I spent yesterday afternoon doing.
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
Believe me we have a truck with points on it and we have vehicles with patronics on them and there are a pros and cons to both sides of that coin lol
@ralphmccormick1940
4 жыл бұрын
i have a 68 mustang with a 200 , i tried a pertronix 1 for a while but it went out i heard you mention a 12 volt wire from the ignition,what is the place to come off of for that ?
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
There is a red with green stripe wire that comes off of the ignition switch with a female end on it. That is an excellent place to tie in. www.tachman.com/wirea.htm
@robertgembala8532
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@jhowonderer4624
6 жыл бұрын
can i fit ignitor II and III and coil to my porsche 911 S MY1968 2.0L? .Please advise Sir
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
I'm not that familiar with Porsche but here is the info from the Pertronix site: To look-up the correct Ignitor, Ignitor II, or Ignitor III kit you must enter the correct information from the housing of your distributor. You will find these numbers / letters either stamped into the bowl or on an attached tag. www.pertronix.com/support/ignitor-kit/default.aspx
@lilorbielilorbie2496
8 жыл бұрын
i have a Pertronix Dist. in my 67 289 Mustang i have not tried to start my car yet. i also have a old Mallory tach. that i know works. can i use this tach with the Pertronix Dist.? thanks for any help with this.
@kb7uxe
6 жыл бұрын
first thing, right off the bat, you say to remove the resistor. yes, if you replace the coil with the one with the internal resistor. if not, wire the pertronix to the ign side of the resistor, not the coil side. and leave the resistor inline to the coil. .:-)
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. That is an awesome way to do that. We are looking at doing a Pertronix when we 347 the Falcon. Since we have an original Drixco dash tack we want to keep we're going to show how to solve those issues.
@harmongamit3414
2 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the condenser?
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@blakeneysanders4264
3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I'm a little confused about were the original lead to the coil went? Is that still hot or is it dead after you took the pink line out of series?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
It is still hot if you leave it in the car. In fact if you have an original Ford tach, it can be used to run that.
@dukegfsl
2 жыл бұрын
Would it make a difference if I was to put this in my 1978 ford 351M replacing the factory stuff? Thanks
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the Ford duraspark system is really really good. I don't think you would see enough difference to justify the changover.
@dukegfsl
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod Thank you!
@workisus3526
3 жыл бұрын
i have a 69 XR7 with tach, what system check should i be conducting when installing Pertronix I ? thank you and keep up the GrEaT work
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
We did an episode on setting up the Pertonix with tach: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2piMmZ9vjGOImZw
@normandong4479
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe i missed it, but do you still have to set or adjust the dwell with this Pertronix ignition system? Have seen other videos where there is a "spare" wire from the engine which must be clipped off and crimped onto a new spade terminal for the (+) of the ignition coil, as well as reset the timing.
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
The dwell is factory set. You'll want to set up a 12 volt wire from a switched source. We plan to go into that on the '72 Mach 1 in a few weeks.
@InvincibleExtremes
8 жыл бұрын
i'm an HEI guy myself but this is pretty cool too
@mwizz59
3 жыл бұрын
How about showing how you set the gap
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Any more the gap is factory set.
@camman61
7 ай бұрын
Thank you !!! great install :)
@AutoRestoMod
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@jmm3034
4 жыл бұрын
So I installed this in a 64 impala with a 327 started up for a few seconds I turned it off to put hose into gas can so I can run it to set carb and timing right now don’t want to start seems to me no spark now I’m lost do you think my distributor went bad it’s new out the box 😞 $245 down the drain
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Check your voltage at the battery. The Pertronix REALLY likes 12 volts. Anything less than 10 and I've had problems with it not wanting to start.
@jmm3034
4 жыл бұрын
Autorestomod Manic Mechanic Gasoline Media I will check it out tomorrow thank you so much for the fast reply I was on line ready to order new parts 😳
@UptownFights
5 жыл бұрын
So, I installed the Pertronix 2 with the flamethrower 2 coil,but I'm having some issues with the pink wire. I am currently getting about 10 volts to my coil and the same to the "I" on the solenoid. I'm not sure if my coil is running right, since it should be getting 12. I'm not sure if my engine is bad or this is causing the exhaust smoke I'm getting. Now I took my instrument cluster out at there is only one red with green wire coming off my ignition switch to the pink wire. No double pig tails like shown in this video. Seems to get 12v when pink wire disconnected at on. I would like 12 volts to coil, but is it ok to get 12 to soleniod "I" to? I'm only getting 10 out of it. Is my ignition switch bad?What is my issue. I also noticed there is no Resister in the system, could this be normal? What should I do? 1965 mustang fastback with 289. Cant figure it out.
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
You need to tap into the red with green wire at the ignition switch, that wire runs directly to the coil. If you are still only getting 10 volts, look to your battery and see what it is getting voltage wise. The Pertronix will run on as little as 9 volts (I think) but won't run optimally. Make sure all the grounds are good and check the system using this video as a guide: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2piMmZ9vjGOImZw BUT I'd also recommend using the trouble shooting information from Pertonix.
@UptownFights
5 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod Thanks! Took me a little while but I found out the Pink wire is "actually" the resister itself. Smh. I was looking for a little blocky filter or something, and after the pink wire goes into firewall it splits off to the selonoid to the "I" post. Which should also be discounted because it just brings power back to the pink resister wire and coil wire. I thought that was just the opposite. The "S" post is the one that starts the starter. Anyway that's the way I did it. Just put a new wire from the ignition switch to coil and discounted everything and all is good. Now I'm working on tuning the car for the smoke and overheating issues. I'm currently watching your videos on that to. Thanks for your help.
@mikeward2922
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this is a relevant question. In my 68 mustang I need to wire the electric choke, and the videos and forums have ultimately led me here, because this video gets into specifics about the 'pink' wire. The electric choke is supposed to get 12v, but I'm not sure of the best 'swtiched on' source for that. I'm considering tapping into ignition side coil wire but I assume that being fed by the pink resistance wire would only give me 6v. I could tap into the I terminal on the solenoid, but doesn't that only provide the voltage during crank? I also hear of the stator terminal on the alternator. Lastly, tapping into the red/green ignition switch wire and then to a relay would do the job, but does that mean a splice? I can't just unplug the pig tail and bypass the pink wire, right? Wouldn't that mean then I have to go through the coil with 12v vs. 6 and then to the relay? A bit confused here on which way to go.
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Mike, I usually will find an accessory wire in the interior that is 12 volts switched and use that. Most stuff under the hood will be constant 12 or needed by the distributor etc.
@griseldagaribay3136
3 жыл бұрын
Will this work with my 62 pontiac catalina?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! They offer the Pertonix for almost any points ignition.
@dustywelchcraneman6614
4 жыл бұрын
Ok I have a question, I have old tractors and construction equipment, I would love to put this system on my international 6cylinder gas engine in my Hough wheel loader, would they make a kit for this engine would you suppose? They are the same engine they used in the two ton international trucks back in the day.
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Oddly that is where Pertronix got their start. pertronix.com/categories
@dustywelchcraneman6614
4 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod if that system will work in this loader I'd jump over the moon to get it. I love old technology and equipment but I can't imagine trusting your life to this style of ignition system, and it's a wonder we ever won a war using it! The slightest oddity in anything and the points aren't lining up or the condenser gets nuked, or whatever. I'm looking into pertronix now and I might do both of my international power units this way.
@StevieRayMcB
6 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of running this set up in my ‘71 f250 which doesn’t have a tach. What was the pink wire all about? I’m sorry I watched the video my mind just isn’t comprehending it right now. Also if my distributor is worn out and has quite a bit of play in it would this set up still work? 1971 f250 360ci
@AutoRestoMod
6 жыл бұрын
The pink wire is a resistance wire that comes off of the ignition switch (it plugs into the red with green wire near the switch). It is used to keep points cars from burning the points out too quickly. With the Pertronix you won't have that issue. Thus you can unplug the red with green wire and run the straight 12 volts to the coil.
@StevieRayMcB
6 жыл бұрын
AutoRestoMod Car Restoration Modification Okay perfect thank you.
@Donny.C.wlWilliams
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing no struggle at all to find resistance wire😐
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
Should I struggle when I know?
@Donny.C.wlWilliams
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod no perhaps not but I did first time around
@Donny.C.wlWilliams
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod so the the pertronix doesn't like tachometers! what are the problems you will see if your running one off the positive side of coil? and you used a tach on this episode what is the difference? thanks for response
@kermitefrog64
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to try this on my 1964 Ford f250 pickup with a 292. I already have the part in my distributor that replaced my points and it has been a great system.
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
Go forward!
@williamcrazylacyfurmage9953
4 жыл бұрын
I just installed a pertronic on my 72 2.0 Pinto with the Flame thrower coil as a kit I got it from ebay $128 . I reset the timing, drove it and it kicks ass, 80 miles later it starts backfiring and powering down on my way to the swap meet, tac jumps to zero then back up to normal. I pull over and car idles fine. but as i get in the gas it's having trouble picking up to speed while I'm letting the clutch out, I feather it, it gets going then bogs and backfires LOUD AS HELL, lol. at least 20-30 times while I'm getting her home about 5 miles away. I switch out the coil, still the same bogging. then I start checking coil wire, alternator wires and a few other connections, Now it's seems ok, Then last night, It acted up again. I'm hearing from some youtubes AND ON THIS VIDEO to run a hot from the streering column to the hot on the pertronix wire?? by doing that, I'm guessing you leave it off the coil if you're doing that type of wiring?
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it should run 12 volts off of the ignition (or a 12 volt switched wire).
@joleenchastain1185
8 ай бұрын
Well they say pintos r a fire waiting 2 happen
@williamcrazylacyfurmage9953
8 ай бұрын
Fake news :P @@joleenchastain1185
@keithnoblin3453
6 жыл бұрын
Which kit # would I need for a 239 flathead stock engine
@Arv995
5 жыл бұрын
ba da BOOOM!!!!
@jonathanjensen5911
5 жыл бұрын
Will the pertronix iii work in a 1973 Ford Thunderbird 460? Is there a specific model that I need or does it work on lots of Ford v8s?
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
Yup. That should be a single point.
@AutoRestoMod
5 жыл бұрын
Yup. Should be a single point.
@walterarmijo5668
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a resistor wire in the f100 ignition wiring?
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. after the ignition wire and before the coil Usually it is in the harness and not visible. It will be (normally) red with a green stripe coming off the switch then connected as a pink wire in the harness.
@walterarmijo5668
3 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod Wow thank you i watched this video before i put pertronix in my f100 and im replacing the distributor so im swapping to another stock unit, i really enjoy your channel your both so helpful! and im jealous of the Ranchero!
@alex6261971
3 жыл бұрын
awesome / that's all there is to it.. thank you
@AutoRestoMod
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@ercost60
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is the tach non-compatibility only on Ignitor 3?
@AutoRestoMod
4 жыл бұрын
According to Pertronix, yes.
@timothynorthcutt3852
2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoRestoMod Is there an options for hooking factory tach up if not to the coil? I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino that I have been really hard on re-animating the dash gauges and this is one that is real important to me.
@jg17q0
7 жыл бұрын
Now if I could just get my heater fan switch to provide a ground to the resistor pack and then the fan motor.
@AlexTaylor-dh3qp
7 жыл бұрын
I have a 66' F-250 with a 352, will this system work with this truck? It has an aftermarket tach as well
@AutoRestoMod
7 жыл бұрын
Yep. If it has a distributor and points it will work.
@stevenolsen6360
2 жыл бұрын
the pink steel wire was the over heat protection safety wire,
@AutoRestoMod
2 жыл бұрын
The pink wire was a Resistor wire that reduced voltage from 12 volts to 6 volts to help points last longer.
@stevenolsen6360
2 жыл бұрын
resistance controls current, current that heats a coil, thus the comment early in the video about leaving the key ON = no pulsing current = pure hot current = problem, why not just reconect the pink wire and prove it still runs, or even prove the currnt reading, with key is low because of the installed unit
@KingJT80
10 ай бұрын
@@stevenolsen6360 if you run these high energy modules on low voltage. i.e. not 12V you will kill it. this is why you see videos of guys saying their MSD pertronix failed. most likely they didnt have a switched 12V source and just put it in or didnt check it. best to use a relay to bypass any resistor for the high energy aftermarket ignitions.
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