William,
If i had to guess, i bet an informal survey of the list would find it split
about 50-50 between Pertronix and regular points. Obviously, both systems are
reliable if maintained properly, but you can swap out bad points on the side of
the road. Currently, I have some sort of Piranha EI in my MGB and it works
fine, but i did not install it. If it ever goes bad, i will probably replace
it with the Pertronix unit.
If i were you, i would probably repair the stock ignition and see if it fixes
the problem. Then think about a change to the Pertronix.
Good luck,
donny v
1978 MGB
-----Original Message-----
From: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:04:54 -0500
Subject: Thanks for the advice- sputtering 74 MGB
Hello everyone,
Thanks for all the advice I've received so far on diagnosing the trouble I'm
having with my 74 MGB. From what you've said thus far, it's looking like a case
of needing a new dizzy cap and coil. Changing the points and condensor might
not be out of line either. One or the other of those had some sort of
replacement warranty, but I can't remember the details.
However, every time this sort of thing happens, I start thinking about the
possible advantages of installing electronic ignition. It's the higher price
that has put me off until now, but the convenience seems more attractive. What
kind of longevity could I expect from one of the Pertronix systems that the
Roadster Factory typically prices around $89 in their Christmas catalog?
Thank you,
-- William T. Killeffer
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