How do you wire a Pertronix ignition?

First, if you have an external ballast resistor or resistance wire, connect the red ignitor wire to the ignition wire prior to the ballast resistor or resistance wire. Second, if you do not have a an external resistor you must connect the ignitor red wire to a 12-volt source that is controlled by the ignition switch.

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.

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).

Does the timing have to be adjusted after installing a Pertronix Ignitor?

It should not require a timing change.

How do I set the timing on my Pertronix ignition?

Pertronix ignition can be static timed in the same manner as points ignition. Set the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley to the desired static timing position. Connect a test light to the switched wire running from the coil to the distributor (the one that is not the power wire) and ground the test light.

Is the pertronix 1281 ignitor legal in the US?

PerTronix has reasonable basis (prior testing) and believe that this product allows the vehicle to operate within the legal emissions standards in the states that accept the legal provisions of the Clean Air Act and EPA Memorandum 1A.

What kind of coil does pertronix ignitor use?

For optimal performance, use the Ignitor with Flame-Thrower 40,000 volt coils. PerTronix Performance Ignition and Exhaust Brands use a voluntary product identification program whereby all emission sensitive products can be identified by placing numbered labels in product packaging and listing corresponding numeric codes next to each part number.

How to identify pertronix performance ignition and exhaust?

PerTronix Performance Ignition and Exhaust Brands use a voluntary product identification program whereby all emission sensitive products can be identified by placing numbered labels in product packaging and listing corresponding numeric codes next to each part number. The corresponding numbers and explanations are as follows: