Question/ Guidance Request - Pertronix Ignition in 67 Toronado
#1
Question/ Guidance Request - Pertronix Ignition in 67 Toronado
Hello All,
Wanted to ask for some guidance re converting to Pertronix ignition (going from stock distributor w points) in a 1967 Toronado. This is a very basic question but I have no knowledge base in this area!
So... If I am going with Pertronix what specific parts are needed/recommended for this Toro application.
Thanks!!
Wanted to ask for some guidance re converting to Pertronix ignition (going from stock distributor w points) in a 1967 Toronado. This is a very basic question but I have no knowledge base in this area!
So... If I am going with Pertronix what specific parts are needed/recommended for this Toro application.
Thanks!!
#2
Welcome Tom. We would like to see some pictures of your car but we will answer your questions (hopefully) anyway. Everything you need to install it comes in the box. It is an easy installation. Be careful not to drop any of the small screws inside the distributor. I changed the coil to a higher output coil and increased the plug gap a little. There has been a lot of discussion on here about the pros and cons of converting. You will not see an increase in performance but you will see quicker starting and less maintenance. I am a big fan of Pertronix.
#4
Hello All,
Wanted to ask for some guidance re converting to Pertronix ignition (going from stock distributor w points) in a 1967 Toronado. This is a very basic question but I have no knowledge base in this area!
So... If I am going with Pertronix what specific parts are needed/recommended for this Toro application.
Thanks!!
Wanted to ask for some guidance re converting to Pertronix ignition (going from stock distributor w points) in a 1967 Toronado. This is a very basic question but I have no knowledge base in this area!
So... If I am going with Pertronix what specific parts are needed/recommended for this Toro application.
Thanks!!
Welcome to classicoldsmobile, Tom!
I see absolutely NO reason to convert from points to Pertronix, if your points distributor and ignition are operating correctly. I had two 1967 Toronados, and they ran like a bear.....and just how many miles are you going to put on this car, anyway?? You won't be able to afford the PREMIUM LEADED fuel required for that 425!! You will probably never drive that car enough to substantiate a swap to another ignition system.....and, besides, the points ignition can be easily dealt with on the road, if you do have a problem; parts are readily available, but what do you do if the Pertronix fails?? JMO!
#5
You just need which ever unit you decide to use, you can also use there coil, you will need a o-ring for the dist and a can of carb cleaner to clean the dist before installing the new parts.
It is a worth while upgrade
It is a worth while upgrade
#7
Welcome to classicoldsmobile, Tom!
I see absolutely NO reason to convert from points to Pertronix, if your points distributor and ignition are operating correctly. I had two 1967 Toronados, and they ran like a bear.....and just how many miles are you going to put on this car, anyway?? You won't be able to afford the PREMIUM LEADED fuel required for that 425!! You will probably never drive that car enough to substantiate a swap to another ignition system.....and, besides, the points ignition can be easily dealt with on the road, if you do have a problem; parts are readily available, but what do you do if the Pertronix fails?? JMO!
I see absolutely NO reason to convert from points to Pertronix, if your points distributor and ignition are operating correctly. I had two 1967 Toronados, and they ran like a bear.....and just how many miles are you going to put on this car, anyway?? You won't be able to afford the PREMIUM LEADED fuel required for that 425!! You will probably never drive that car enough to substantiate a swap to another ignition system.....and, besides, the points ignition can be easily dealt with on the road, if you do have a problem; parts are readily available, but what do you do if the Pertronix fails?? JMO!
Cost of an electronic conversion $244
These were NAPA prices.
Last edited by Charlie Jones; March 29th, 2014 at 11:34 AM.
#8
I think there was a thread on here recently about the poor quality of the points you get most places these days. If that is the case it makes a good point (good pun) for installing the Pertronix. The basic Pertronix is all he needs and it is nowhere close to $244. It is interesting this is always a debatable subject.
#12
Nice looking car and welcome to CO. I just switched to Pertronics in my car and it was straight forward. Agree with Eric that it is easier with the dizzy out of the car. I got a kick out of redoldsmans comment to not drop any screws down the dizzy. I changed my first set of points at 15 and dropped a screw. After trying to retrieve it a few minutes I figured no big deal and got another one out of the garage. Car made it almost a mile before the screw found the cam gear and sheared it off lesson learned
#14
I think there was a thread on here recently about the poor quality of the points you get most places these days. If that is the case it makes a good point (good pun) for installing the Pertronix. The basic Pertronix is all he needs and it is nowhere close to $244. It is interesting this is always a debatable subject.
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