replace points and condenser with?????

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  1. spork1o1

    spork1o1 Member

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    What are my choices for replacing points and condenser for a 1972 351w?
    And no I don't want to install new points.
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    You could go Pertronix
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  3. PaulS

    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    DuraSpark II is as good as any and probably the least expensive.
    Other than replacing the points and condensor with new ones.........
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I personally like the Pertronix. Cost about $80 and takes about 30 minutes to install the 1st time. Would only take 10 minutes if you didn't have to read the destructions. Makes a big difference on starting and performance too. (y)
     
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  5. spork1o1

    spork1o1 Member

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    wasn't there different versions of the Pertronix?
     
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  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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  7. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I used the first Pertronix, not the ignitor II, works awesome for as much as I run my car :D
     
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    been running same pertronex for close to 10 years, still working great
     
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    I've used the Pertronix I & II and the Crane XR-1. The only difference I've seen was the Pertronix I will develop a miss after you have a "hiccup" backfire thru the carb. To fix it you have to kill the motor and restart it.
     
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    Before I ran MSD, I just ran down to the local wrecker and ripped out a stock ford duraspark and had awesome results. Easy to install and zero problems.
     
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    I have a Mallory unilite, and love it
     
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    I used a Pertronix for years until I hotwired the car to start it without a dash.

    Didn't think about the resister in line and put 12v straight to the coil and Pertronix. Some Pertronix don't have that problem, mine was an older one that got smoked.

    Once I get'er going again, I'm dropping another Pertronix in there. Absolutely no issues with it at all.
     
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