Pertronix Ignition

[Elvis]

There is no spark right now. I am quite certain that if I had a new module to put in it would fire up but would quit again after 10-15 minutes. This is my second module in the last couple of weeks. The third in 6 months. Each time the car just died after 10 or 15 minutes. Something is causing the modules to fail. Can a weak distributor do this? Is it normal for the module to get that hot? This is very frustrating! E.

[DeltaMustang65]

This is just a thought, but maybe your voltage regulator has taken a dump? I'm not sure if this would screw up your distributor or anything, but new ones are cheap and not a bad place to start if the one you have now is visibly deteriorated anyway. I changed mine when I installed a new alternator and wiring. Also, I installed the petronix ignition module in my original (and showing it's age) distributor 5 years ago and have had no problems whatsoever.

[Elvis]

Well, I believe the problem may be solved. I called Pertronix tech support and explained the problem. I also told them that I had installed a Pertronix Flamethrower II coil not long before this problem started. I was told that the Flamethrower II coil has .6 ohm resistance and is not compatible with the Pertronix Igniter module and that it will cause the module to fail. Nobody told me that! Anyway, I will get a new module and a new compatible coil and should be good to go. Two tow trucks, 3 modules and 2 coils - an expensive lesson. E.