Stuart,
I've got the Petronix in my 250 and love it. Because I have heard that they
sometimes go bad, I carry a spare dist plate with points and a condenser
already mounted. Since I'm prepared for it to go bad, it probably never
will.
YMMV,
Peter
'68 TR250
on 8/28/02 10:00 PM, StuBeatty@aol.com at StuBeatty@aol.com wrote:
> I have thought about changing electronic ignition systems. What are the
> general feelings about Petronix & Ignitor systems. Are there any preferances
> or problems with either system? If any of you running these systems would
> like to give me your opinions, I would really appreciate the input.
>
> Thanks
> Stuart Beatty
> 76 Carmine
> Belleville, Ontario
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> Hello Stuart,
>
> I had the Allison system on my six for a number of years. Every now and then
> I would have trouble with the disk that sits on the distributor shaft moving.
> This would alter the timing causing resulting backfires. The springs that
> hold the disk on the shaft are just not a good design. I eventually switched
> to the Ignitor system. I have never had a problem since. Plus, I was
> finally able to get rid of that control box and all that unsightly wire! I
> hope that this helps.
>
> Chris
> '72 TR6
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