How do I know if my Pertronix ignitor is bad?

Check sticker on the backside of module “Ignitor by PerTronix” If the Sticker is shriveled up, wrinkled, cracked, or if you see any burn marks on that side of module the unit over heated and failed for various reasons. DO NOT USE SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG WIRES.

Do Pertronix igniters go bad?

Gone but never forgetten If a “pert” is a Pertronix Ignitor, yes, they have great reliability. The one in my son’s car has been in use for 4 years, the one in my daughter’s car for the 5 years we’ve owned the car, and who knows how long before us (it was in there when we bought it).

How do you test a Pertronix ignition?

Attach an 18 or 20 AWG jumper wire from the negative coil terminal to an engine ground. Attach positive (red) lead of your voltmeter to the positive side of the coil, and the negative (black) lead to an engine ground. Turn the ignition switch to the run position. Now read the voltage at the positive coil terminal.

How do you test a distributor Ignitor?

If you want to check the ignitor, disconnect ir from the coil and put a test light at the coil wires. Crank the engine, you should have a blining light if the ignitor works.

Can you use a PerTronix coil with points?

YES, that is perfectly acceptable. You can use the Pertronix FlameThrower coil with your points ignition system. While it’s the perfect coil to go with the PerTronix Ignitor breakerless ignition, our 40,000 volt Flame-Thrower canister coil can benefit virtually any distributor type inductive system.

Who owns Pertronix?

The AAM Group
PerTronix – The AAM Group.

What is the gap on a Pertronix Ignitor?

For the Pertronix Ignitor II installation, the gap should be . 32. As the plugs wear they will open to . 35 for most consistent performance.

Can you use a Pertronix coil with points?

How do you know if your ignition control module is bad?

Signs of a Bad Ignition Module

1. Acceleration Issues. The vehicle may shake, vibrate or jerk when the gas pedal is pressed. There may be hesitation or lack of power during increases in speed.
2. Temperature Problems. A faulty ignition module can cause a vehicle to overheat.
3. No Power. The engine may turn over without starting.

What should I do if my pertronix Ignitor is not working?

The best possible remedy for this problem is to wire the Ignitor units RED WIRE directly to a switched 12-volt source away from any voltage reduced circuit, such as a resister wire or ballast resistor. These circuits usually are in the wire from the ignition switch to the coil.

What are the applications covered with the pertronix flame thrower coils?

What applications are covered with the Pertronix Flame-Thrower coils? Our Flame-Thrower coils are designed specifically for compatibility with our Ignitor 1, 2 and 3 units. However, the Flame-Thrower 1 Coil may also be used with a point type system or any other system that calls for a 1.5 or 3.0-ohm coil.

What was the original Mopar electronic ignition used for?

The original Mopar electronic ignition (~1971) used simple transistor control and didn’t limit “dwell” (coil charging time). Similar to points, the coil and transistor would overheat at low rpm (as would points) without a ballast. Aftermarket kits (Ignitor, Crane Cams XR700) were similar.

What should resistance be for pertronix ignition switch?

Turn the ignition switch off. If the voltage measured is approximately 12 volts, no resistance wire is present. A typical resistance wire will provide 9 – 6 volts. The next step is to determine the resistance in the primary ignition. Label the wires attached to the coil terminals and note their appropriate location.