They sucked when they were called PerLux and they still suck as Pertronix.
(I ran them merely as a trigger for either Jacobs or MSD boxes back in the
day) Inside a distributor where it's hot..... just what switching electronics
like for a working environment..... sarcasm.
After having more than 2 or 3 failures over about a 5 year period, I gave
up on them.
Unilite and Alison opto electric were other solutions looking for problems.
(both with sensitive electronics around searing underhood heat)
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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT
Nothing new, I have been running Pertronix 12 volt conversion for well over 10 years and seem to recall that it was a recommendation back then just as this one is as provided with Mallory Unilite conversions.
You may well get away with what you are running but if you experience problems it may be time to revisit the ignition wire recommendation.
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Hadn't heard that about solid core wires...... seems like they're trying to
lump spiral wound core wires into that as well.
For years now I've run spiral core secondary wires, a gen 1 Jacobs box and a Hays
reluctor with a Chrysler style PU coil for a trigger. I have that same setup on a few
vehicles, including my F-1 truck's flathead.