Love my Pertronix. Like you I bought the flame thrower coil. I also bought the Pertronix wires, only because I wanted it all to work 100%. Fired right up and It's been flawless for a couple years. I always wonder what the problem is with the people who can't seem to get it to work. I converted an old dual points Mallory; part of me wishes that I would have bought a new distributor. Still might one of these days
Converted to Pettronics on my 8BA and it ran great -- until it didn't. After about 5- 6 months, it quit on me on the road about a block from my house. Upon raising the hood, i saw a wisp of smoke in the distributor area. The Pertronivs was cooked for some reason. Convetted back to points and condenser and it's been fine for the last year.
When using the Pertronix , what plug wires are recommended. I’ve seen that you shouldn’t use solid core wires, funny that no body advertises the wires for running the Pertronix system.
Great video, very informative ! Question , I have a 42 Ford Super Deluxe running a six volt positive ground system. I want to convert it to 12 volts but it came with a new six volt Stromberg e-fire distributor. Is there a way to run the six volt distributor on 12 volts? Maybe by isolating the distributor from the 12 volt electrical system and using a resistor or a drop down transformer to bring the voltage from 12 volts to 6 volts.
Great videos. Thank you for sharing. I just bought me a project ‘35 Ford fordoor. Also working on making it a 12v conversion. Question??? How do I put the fan back on when I install the alternator? Or did you put in an electric fan? Can you please show a video on that. My alternator also sits in the front on top of the engine. Thank you
Im in VA as well. Just bought a 47 Merc Coupe from an estate, just too nice to pass up & I don't know Fords at all. Couldn't figure out how to get TO the distributor. I have a small channel, more for posterity, than anything. I will figure it out. No fire, yet. Must I remove the radiator/fan like you did?
Pertronix always crap out on you in the dark when it's cold out. I tried 3 times, and each time, just after warranty, I had to have a tow truck get me and the wife home! She's had it with my hot rods. Yes, I had the right coil, and the correct wiring. Pertronix are crap! I'm down the parts and 850.00 in towing.
Hi Zac, I'm going to install the Pertronix Distributor and I was wondering if I need to set the timing on the Truck to TDC or just install the Distributor ?
@@will-Rynerson no need to mark TDC, the 59 has a taper and the distributor has a taper where they connect, the only hard part with that install is just being able to reach the bolts
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop So, I just mount the distributor and I'm good to go? other than making up the spark plug wires. Watched your video which was very helpful, thanks for that.
Great info. Put a Pertronix on my 49 flatty motor. Didn't know I should ditch my ballast resistor or about those new plug wires. Got some monkeying to do befor spring. Great channel. Have you heard of the Cheaters car club in Milwaukee? We build some bitchen traditional rides up here. Keep it coming.
Hi Will, hopefully the fan isn’t on the crank pulley, is yours on the generator or is it on its own bracket? Either way I think yours should be bolted to the intake, there should be one long bolt on the end of the intake to take off, just make sure to disconnect the battery
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop yes the pulley that’s connected to the the crankshaft and not to the generator. The pulley to the generators out of the way. It’s the one right in front of that that connects to the fan.
Ok Zac, next question, the Protronix pro billet distributor says must use .6 ohm coil. The coil I received is the .5 from vintage auto garage. Should I get the .6?
Called Vintage Care Garage they said .5 is fine. That’s what they use for all the conversions. I do have another question is the bottom pulley tring to get that puppy back on and it seems like it’s hitting something. Do I need to take it out of gear and let it spin to fully go into the shaft?
Does a 1942 ford 6 cylinder g motor 6 volt positive ground take a 1.5 ohm coil or a 6 ohm coil. Also how do you adjust timing on the old crab distributor. I:37 p.m.
1939 Ford Deluxe original 6v helmet style distributor. The Carbon Contact Point has been misplaced. Is there a replacement available that you are aware of?
I like the pertronix option. I have a 8BA that’s stock and I want to upgrade to the PerTronix, is there any kit that you can buy that will have the wires, coil, and any ballast or resistor for a 12 volt negative ground build? Thanks
Thanks for watching Kirk, if you call Millworks Hotrod and tell them I sent you, Dave can set you up with a complete kit, Dave isn’t just a parts retailer he builds Hotrods too so he knows his stuff
You otherwise best have a Sun machine for setup and even then your points sets begin to go down hill immediately upon startup. Less fix more kix with Petronics. 🙏
I’ve definitely bought parts that were bad right out of the box, also there is a lot of possibilities of something else being wrong, if you need any help feel free to shoot me a message
I hate points. I've done Pertronix and Crane conversions but best conversion was just going to wrecking yard and stripping 80s/90s distributors for a pickup and reluctor ring. Machined reluctor to press over my distributor shaft lobes. Easy $10 electric ignition conversion with robust OEM parts.
Great video, very informative ! Question , I have a 42 Ford Super Deluxe running a six volt positive ground system. I want to convert it to 12 volts but it came with a new six volt Stromberg e-fire distributor. Is there a way to run the six volt distributor on 12 volts? Maybe by isolating the distributor from the 12 volt electrical system and using a resistor or a drop down transformer to bring the voltage from 12 volts to 6 volts.
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Best early ford channel on the internet. If you can't learn from this guy, you just can't learn.
Thanks Cary I appreciate it!
Love my Pertronix. Like you I bought the flame thrower coil. I also bought the Pertronix wires, only because I wanted it all to work 100%. Fired right up and It's been flawless for a couple years. I always wonder what the problem is with the people who can't seem to get it to work. I converted an old dual points Mallory; part of me wishes that I would have bought a new distributor. Still might one of these days
A lot of people aren’t aware of coil resistances and how bad solid plug wires are, I think it’s just a lot of bad information out there or the lack of
I’m glad yours is working so well!
Converted to Pettronics on my 8BA and it ran great -- until it didn't.
After about 5- 6 months, it quit on me on the road about a block from my house.
Upon raising the hood, i saw a wisp of smoke in the distributor area.
The Pertronivs was cooked for some reason.
Convetted back to points and condenser and it's been fine for the last year.
Thank you for the video. Please indicate a detailed video or pics of wairing the coil to the new electronic distributor and to the ignition switch.
Thanks for the input, if you or anyone you know that needs more information feel free to message me
This would be really helpful for me too. I have a 1949 f1 and I want to install the pertronic but I feel like I will mess it up or burn it up
This channel is going places brother just stay consistent 🤟
Right on man thank you!
When using the Pertronix , what plug wires are recommended. I’ve seen that you shouldn’t use solid core wires, funny that no body advertises the wires for running the Pertronix system.
I converted to Pertronix on my 8BA and felt a noticeable difference in performance!
Hell yeah!
Great video, very informative ! Question , I have a 42 Ford Super Deluxe running a six volt positive ground system. I want to convert it to 12 volts but it came with a new six volt Stromberg e-fire distributor. Is there a way to run the six volt distributor on 12 volts? Maybe by isolating the distributor from the 12 volt electrical system and using a resistor or a drop down transformer to bring the voltage from 12 volts to 6 volts.
Great videos. Thank you for sharing. I just bought me a project ‘35 Ford fordoor. Also working on making it a 12v conversion. Question??? How do I put the fan back on when I install the alternator? Or did you put in an electric fan? Can you please show a video on that. My alternator also sits in the front on top of the engine. Thank you
thanks keep up the great work you videos are top shelf
Great video use Pertronix on all my cars.
Thanks Bob!
Im in VA as well. Just bought a 47 Merc Coupe from an estate, just too nice to pass up & I don't know Fords at all. Couldn't figure out how to get TO the distributor. I have a small channel, more for posterity, than anything. I will figure it out. No fire, yet. Must I remove the radiator/fan like you did?
How's that work on crab distributors with timing of factory left points?
Installation may require some machining, it’s worth it.
Pertronix always crap out on you in the dark when it's cold out. I tried 3 times, and each time, just after warranty, I had to have a tow truck get me and the wife home! She's had it with my hot rods. Yes, I had the right coil, and the correct wiring. Pertronix are crap! I'm down the parts and 850.00 in towing.
Hi Zac, I'm going to install the Pertronix Distributor and I was wondering if I need to set the timing on the Truck to TDC or just install the Distributor ?
Hi Will, what type of motor?
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop 59 it's on a 1945 Ford Pickup
@@will-Rynerson no need to mark TDC, the 59 has a taper and the distributor has a taper where they connect, the only hard part with that install is just being able to reach the bolts
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop I never saw that do you have a video that shows that?
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop So, I just mount the distributor and I'm good to go? other than making up the spark plug wires. Watched your video which was very helpful, thanks for that.
Great info. Put a Pertronix on my 49 flatty motor. Didn't know I should ditch my ballast resistor or about those new plug wires. Got some monkeying to do befor spring. Great channel. Have you heard of the Cheaters car club in Milwaukee? We build some bitchen traditional rides up here. Keep it coming.
I received my Distributor and the fan pully is in the way, do you have a video on how to remove it? And any suggestions for a replacement?
Hi Will, hopefully the fan isn’t on the crank pulley, is yours on the generator or is it on its own bracket? Either way I think yours should be bolted to the intake, there should be one long bolt on the end of the intake to take off, just make sure to disconnect the battery
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop yes the pulley that’s connected to the the crankshaft and not to the generator. The pulley to the generators out of the way. It’s the one right in front of that that connects to the fan.
Just got the pulley off! Now I’ll see if the Protronix will fit, what would you recommend I do to fix the fan pulley/fan?
Ok Zac, next question, the Protronix pro billet distributor says must use .6 ohm coil. The coil I received is the .5 from vintage auto garage. Should I get the .6?
Called Vintage Care Garage they said .5 is fine. That’s what they use for all the conversions. I do have another question is the bottom pulley tring to get that puppy back on and it seems like it’s hitting something. Do I need to take it out of gear and let it spin to fully go into the shaft?
Your intro music is same as Hot Rod Garage on motortrend
I didn’t realize that thank you, it is royalty free music though
Does a 1942 ford 6 cylinder g motor 6 volt positive ground take a 1.5 ohm coil or a 6 ohm coil. Also how do you adjust timing on the old crab distributor. I:37 p.m.
Changing to electronic ignition improves your gas mileage also.
1939 Ford Deluxe original 6v helmet style distributor. The Carbon Contact Point has been misplaced. Is there a replacement available that you are aware of?
Nice job
Thank you!
Is a roller style setup an advantage on Ford flatheads?
according to Pertronics, they recommend the 0.6 ohm flamethrower if you have a 6 volt positive, 8 cylinder and not the 1.5 ohm flamethrower
I like the pertronix option. I have a 8BA that’s stock and I want to upgrade to the PerTronix, is there any kit that you can buy that will have the wires, coil, and any ballast or resistor for a 12 volt negative ground build? Thanks
Thanks for watching Kirk, if you call Millworks Hotrod and tell them I sent you, Dave can set you up with a complete kit, Dave isn’t just a parts retailer he builds Hotrods too so he knows his stuff
@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Thanks will do.
@@kirkcarlson6670 no problem
What goes in place of the resistor?
First thing to do with points straight to the trash. Acquired electric ignition.
You otherwise best have a Sun machine for setup and even then your points sets begin to go down hill immediately upon startup.
Less fix more kix with Petronics. 🙏
Installed brand new points in my '34 pickup. Ran for 5 minutes before the points broke
I’ve definitely bought parts that were bad right out of the box, also there is a lot of possibilities of something else being wrong, if you need any help feel free to shoot me a message
I hate points. I've done Pertronix and Crane conversions but best conversion was just going to wrecking yard and stripping 80s/90s distributors for a pickup and reluctor ring. Machined reluctor to press over my distributor shaft lobes. Easy $10 electric ignition conversion with robust OEM parts.
Hey, yer hat's on backwards....
Thanks
Great video, very informative ! Question , I have a 42 Ford Super Deluxe running a six volt positive ground system. I want to convert it to 12 volts but it came with a new six volt Stromberg e-fire distributor. Is there a way to run the six volt distributor on 12 volts? Maybe by isolating the distributor from the 12 volt electrical system and using a resistor or a drop down transformer to bring the voltage from 12 volts to 6 volts.