Pertronix Ignition System
I converted my 1959 lincoln to a Pertronix II Ignition system
It is Hall Effect Electronic switching unit to switch the coils primary circuit..... Vs: mechanical point switching.
To you M-E-L enthusiasts it’s a Hi –Fi Ignition system.
Pertronix 1 Module is nothing more than a pick-up with an amp circuit to trigger a switching transistor...which replaces the mechanical points. It converts the Ignition Coil Switching from Mechanical to Electronic. It is a great Technical advance for switching the circuit. Very few devices use mechanical switching today and if your computer were to use that type switching, it would take up 6 city blocks.
Probably the best performance modification for the $$$ that one can make to M-E-L or any car with points..........There is no comparison to the two systems.
The blue lug is the ground wire. Grounding the distributor case to the breaker plate.
Please be aware that this system needs 12 volts to operate properly. I jumpered my inline resistor on the firewall or you can simply remove it. (the resistor reduces the voltage to 9 volts)
The Pertronix II System has a micro controller, additional circuitry that also adjusts the dwell / spark timing through the RPM range ...With circuit protection as well.
A very cool device.
Warning:
You do not want to use the Pertronix II with Solid Core plug wires. However most wire sets we use are resistor type wires.
Read the directions carefully from the manufacturer. It takes all but 10 minutes to install.
