Electronic Ignition

[Go Fleiter]

Hi,
  Pertronix is performing in my  P23 - 1951 perfectly.
It was one of 2 best investments- the other beeing the overdrive for Germanys hi speed Autobahns...
My distributor is IAT 4011.
Pertronix made an Ignitor for my untipical specification:
6 V MINUS grounded!
Usually You will find 6 V PLUS grounded.
My unit survives peaks of 9 V (during special electric starting engine procedure) since 11  Years-
I have a spare unit on board!
Greetings from Germany!
Go

[Bill Davis]

Yes, Pertronix does have an electronic conversion that fits your car.
You will have to email them with your distributor make and model number.
i did that some months ago and they stated that there was one to fit my '51 Plymouth.
Of course, that information is not where i can find it at this moment.
But, just email them and they will email back with the correct part number.

[Flathead]

Thank you for your response.
Mine is still 6V Pos. but I think the dizzy is not the original.  I'll check out the number and see if I can track down something.
I hear it is worth the effort.

[delaware39]

Did you look up the ignitor by distributor number? There should be a metal plate on your dizzy with the model number. The number on mine is IAT-4101. It may take some persistence. FYI: mine is 1954 engine with a 12V alternator  [attachment id=0 msg=19262]  [attachment id=1 msg=19262]  [attachment id=2 msg=19262]

[Flathead]

I am interested in converting over to electronic ignition. I have a 51 Cranbrook. I was told that PerTronix does not have one for my car. (standard 218)   Is there another source? Do you think it is worth it?
Thanks