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denis4x4 · 01-27-2025, 09:29 AM

Follow up on the Per-Lux Ignitors/Petronix: This distributor was originally designed for stationary engines running 24/7 and fork lifts. First automotive use was for VW Baja racers. Micky Remund, engine builder for Micky Thompson, cut a deal with Per-Lux to create a line of products for early Fords. Micky sold his operation to FSI. I have one of Micky's original distributors and worked with Mel at FSI to get a number of springs to play with the advance. Almost 100% of the Petronix/Ignitor failures were self inflicted by improper grounding and leaving the ignition key on. I've installed Petronix/Ignitors on every old car I've owned plus a couple of classic boats. The only failure was self inflicted when I failed to properly ground the unit.

01-27-2025, 09:29 AM	#14
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,345	Re: Current status of centrifugal advance distributors Follow up on the Per-Lux Ignitors/Petronix: This distributor was originally designed for stationary engines running 24/7 and fork lifts. First automotive use was for VW Baja racers. Micky Remund, engine builder for Micky Thompson, cut a deal with Per-Lux to create a line of products for early Fords. Micky sold his operation to FSI. I have one of Micky's original distributors and worked with Mel at FSI to get a number of springs to play with the advance. Almost 100% of the Petronix/Ignitor failures were self inflicted by improper grounding and leaving the ignition key on. I've installed Petronix/Ignitors on every old car I've owned plus a couple of classic boats. The only failure was self inflicted when I failed to properly ground the unit. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!