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Badfella · 07-02-2012, 06:43 PM

Is anyone using one of these or have info on them? I was able to ID the one on my car by 'PerLux' embossed on the body and cap but no other details on it. I know that is was the first incarnation of Pertronix and seems to work well for me.

denis4x4 · 07-02-2012, 09:08 PM

You are correct. Originally sold by Per-Lux in the early sixties after buying the company and marketed under the Ignitor brand. They were designed for stationary engines running 24/7, tow motors and industrial applications. Very successful in Baja racers running in the VW classes. Micky Remund developed the A market and sold to F&S. Failures are usually self-induced when skipping over the installation instructions. Before Ford had their own OE electronic ignitions, Per-Lux/Ignitors were installed on all Ryder rental trucks and UPS vans. I'm sure that that's far more info then you were really looking for!

Napa Skip · 07-02-2012, 09:18 PM

It's that kind of detail that helps make this web site interesting.

Badfella · 07-03-2012, 10:40 AM

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Awesome! Thanks much for the info!

07-02-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
Badfella Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	PerLux distributor Is anyone using one of these or have info on them? I was able to ID the one on my car by 'PerLux' embossed on the body and cap but no other details on it. I know that is was the first incarnation of Pertronix and seems to work well for me.

07-02-2012, 09:08 PM	#2
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: PerLux distributor You are correct. Originally sold by Per-Lux in the early sixties after buying the company and marketed under the Ignitor brand. They were designed for stationary engines running 24/7, tow motors and industrial applications. Very successful in Baja racers running in the VW classes. Micky Remund developed the A market and sold to F&S. Failures are usually self-induced when skipping over the installation instructions. Before Ford had their own OE electronic ignitions, Per-Lux/Ignitors were installed on all Ryder rental trucks and UPS vans. I'm sure that that's far more info then you were really looking for!

07-02-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
Napa Skip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Napa CA Posts: 412	Re: PerLux distributor It's that kind of detail that helps make this web site interesting. __________________ Skip Keyser Napa Valley A's Olympic Vintage Auto Club (1980-1982) MARC of San Diego (1977-1978) MAFCA (since 1978) MARC (since 1977) ---------- Model A owners belong in their Model A’s; Model A’s belong on the road.

07-03-2012, 10:40 AM	#4
Badfella Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	Re: PerLux distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Awesome! Thanks much for the info!