Pertronix "Ignitor" Ignition Points Replacement Kit Unboxing & Install!

[@jamesgeddes797]

I remember using a matchbook cover to set the points on my '63 Falcon back in the day. Nice video ... thanks for sharing.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Hey, whatever works! That's probably a good gauge for about 15 to 20 thousandths!

[@stevemollenkopf5326]

Thanks I'm installing one today. Beautiful car. Don't forget to check timing.

[@elkgroveflorin5223]

Bill, I just want to say, I appreciate how you present your content. I have looked far and wide for channels that do not use profanity, or exhibit behavior that my 12 year old son can't watch. We are going to seek out an early Chevy to restore together, and your channel is going to be used as our reference/process guide, in addition to the appropriate manuals of course. We are hoping to find a restorable 55 2 Door Post car or livery model. This project is so much more than simply restoring a car, as you clearly feel the same about Christine. Our car will be ,not only a bonding project, but something much deeper than that, that will God willing, remain part of our legacy to be handed down and cherished for many many years. I have zero welding experience, but have rebuilt a small block 283 as well as an 1200cc VW motor. The 283 was in my Chevelle and the 1200 was in my first car, a 57 VW Oval window Bug. I prepped the body of the Bug, prior to having it painted, by Maaco, LOL, as proceeds were very limited as they are now, lol. I was 20 when I rebuilt the Bug, and 22 when I rebuilt the Chevy motor. I am now 53, and getting older, so time is of great value. I will most likely also reach out to you via this channel or further insight, if you do not mind, in the future, as we get closer to beginning, but first we need to find the car. My plan is a longer plan than your build, meaning, 3 to 5 years, mostly due to lack of money, but I hope we will see our car/project, on the road by my son's 18th birthday. Thank you again for your video journal of Christine's build, as well as your G rated content. I am sincerely thankful to have found your channel, as you appear to be a real stand up guy. Keep the videos coming and best of luck moving forward with each step. Regards, Richard.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I appreciate the extended note! If you haven't seen them yet, please watch Episodes 1 & 50. Both have background stories that ought to connect with what you're thinking. I'm very glad to somehow be a part of what you're dreaming with your son!

[@elkgroveflorin5223]

@@RestoringChristine1956 You are welcome Bill. I have actually binged on your videos, and have just started episode 47! The story you told in 1, coupled with the tales of your father, are very important in your journey and the rebirth of Christine, and adds tremendously to her construction. Too many are restored for the purpose of profit, which is fine if that is ones goal, but a build like yours has value beyond money. Thank you again, be well. And say "bad dog" to the good boy for me! Deuce and his antics are hilarious!! Great dog!

[@dustinl9504]

Hey there, appreciate you going so slow and thorough through the install! I am having an issue of the magnetic ring touching the pick up on install. Lots of shims are included to close the gap if too big but can’t find any suggestion of its too tight. Installing on a ‘68 GTO. If you have any suggestions please share!

[@RestoringChristine1956]

If I'm understanding right, you're talking about the air gap measured at about @13:00. I'd make sure that the distributor shaft is shimmed properly to keep it from having too much slop up and down, and if your magnetic ring is touching the sensor, the only thing that I can think to do is to bend the little bracket down ever so slightly.

[@oacumulador]

Good tutorial

[@RestoringChristine1956]

And it's not Sunday! LOL!

[@oacumulador]

@@RestoringChristine1956 hope there will another video on Sunday too... 😂😂😉

[@moparnut6286]

Best thing you did to replace the points with a mag pickup the dwell will now be solid and not change over time the magic of a induction A/C signal to the msd box, points just can't beat that still I'd Keep a spare pickup in the trunk lol 😆.... The story about your dad is just awesome! I bet he's looking down very proud of his son.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Good to know! And you can tell it affected me when I started to recall the story...

[@moparnut6286]

@@RestoringChristine1956 stories like you and your dad touches me cause I took my son everywhere to the junkyard it started when he was five tried to teach him but he never got a passion for cars and restoring them. I could see you still love your dad very much. God bless him.

[@angelopetraglia8326]

Thank you for going through this conversion. This is one of those things I have always wanted to do but never saw a good video on the replacement. Maybe now I’ll feel comfortable doing it myself.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

The hardest part is just indexing the distributor when you put it back in. That can be intimidating if you're not used to it.

[@MagaRickn]

Very interesting video! I remember points, and GM distributors having a little metal door/window that you slid up and with a flexible allen wrench and a Dwell/Tachometer meter, you could set your point gap electronically! Those were the days. ;)

[@RestoringChristine1956]

I used to have a Sears tuning meter that we'd do exactly that with!

[@MagaRickn]

@@RestoringChristine1956 Knew a guy that had a dual point distributor. He use to keep me in beer money! ;)

[@teknotech]

Thank you sir for a great presentation / tutorial. Your Cutlass is beautiful.

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Thanks! I've had this kit in there for a year now, and it's been working flawlessly!

[@sheet-son]

This is a great tutorial. Respect. 👌👍

[@RestoringChristine1956]

It's the same teacher you see regularly but dealing with gear-head stuff!

[@gregpiecuch3802]

I wonder if you can use the pertonix without the MSD box?

[@RestoringChristine1956]

YES, you can use it with a basic coil set up without the MSD.

[@flowart]

we can trust you you can repair car all of us trust you

[@RestoringChristine1956]

Thanks!

[@NinoPrez007]

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??

[@RestoringChristine1956]

That sounds bizarre. I doubt it would be the module itself. It sounds like you've got power to the ignition when you shouldn't.

[@t.p.visweswarasharma6738]

I have an old Hindusthan Ambassador Mark IV Petrol car 4 cylinder 1489 cc using 25 D4 LUCAS- TVS ignition distributor with points and condenser having negative earthing battery. The car is based on Morris Oxford III. Would please intimate me the exact model of Petronix Ignitor to replace my car's points and condenser? I'm from India . From where/which agecy and how can I procure the suggested model and what would be its price? What are the taxes and formalities to procure it?

[@RestoringChristine1956]

@@t.p.visweswarasharma6738 I'm not sure, but this might be it: pertronixbrands.com/products/pertronix-9lu-142a-ignitor-ii-adaptive-dwell-control-lucas-25d-4-cyl?srsltid=AfmBOoq9oQbW7P2md6OiuhhFcaF8peEKYALEmo63-jtc_Koxm3Oi02IL#applications