Pertronix or Full Electronic Distributor (1 Viewer)

[Brice Noonan]

Hello all,

I’ve gone through loads of threads on the electronic conversion. I’m sold (and happy to carry a spare when traveling abroad). My questions are:

1) Mine is a South American rig (smaller dizzy). I think I’m going Initor II, but to determine the model, pull numbers from bottom of my existing distributor?

2) What about full electronic systems? Trollhole ($300+) vs cheaper (~$100) like this. Is there a 3x difference between these? Is this preferable to Pertronix?

Thanks,
B

 

[1969FJ]

I have to "call the ball". Pertronix is wonderfull , I have had it for >10 years. All the others are money systems that work great BUT , cost a bunch more money.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Hello all,

I’ve gone through loads of threads on the electronic conversion. I’m sold (and happy to carry a spare when traveling abroad). My questions are:

1) Mine is a South American rig (smaller dizzy). I think I’m going Initor II, but to determine the model, pull numbers from bottom of my existing distributor?

2) What about full electronic systems? Trollhole ($300+) vs cheaper (~$100) like this. Is there a 3x difference between these? Is this preferable to Pertronix?

Thanks,
B

Hey Brice ,

I have been slowly but steadily tweaking My complete new F & 2F ignition system installs past few years both on my own trucks & Client shop jobs , here's the latest set up I go with & why :

- OEM toyota Plugs & wires & coil wire ( Reliable Fit , finish & long term performance )

- OEM toyota Internal Ballast Resister Coil W/ bracket ( Reliable Fit , finish & long term performance , ballast inside lives forever , unlike external ones , the bracket will mount on a 2F cylinder head upside down to migrate any water off stay dry and is hovering right over the distributor cap )

- @Racer65 Med Cap anti-over REV Distributor ( Less moving parts then small cap / NO points adjustment dumb clear dial cap to Crap off and water to migrate inside dist. assy , Shop Clients can't turn and play with it themselves )

- Pentronix Igniter II ( easy to install , easy to hook up to the coil only 2 wires , Long term reliable HIGH Quality part , No Moving parts / maintenance free , For most part entire system with exception of the spark plugs themselves are Long-Term Maintence free , with Minimum Moving wearable parts )

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I would Highly recommend the Pentronix Igniter II set up for your Small Cap Dist. assy

 

[1969FJ]

Told you so.........

 

[ryanwk628]

- Racer65 Med Cap anti-over REV Distributor ( Less moving parts then small cap / NO points adjustment dumb clear dial cap to Crap off and water to migrate inside dist. assy , Shop Clients can't turn and play with it themselves )

That requires a dented side plate?

I am trying to figure out what to do myself as I move from a vac retard dizzy with PO installed petronix (not sure what kit) to a vac advance.

 

[65swb45]

That requires a dented side plate?

I am trying to figure out what to do myself as I move from a vac retard dizzy with PO installed petronix (not sure what kit) to a vac advance.

The ‘medium cap’ dizzy will work just fine with the stock side cover.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Per @65swb45 is correct , older 2F flat side cover can be used

 

[ryanwk628]

Per @65swb45 is correct , older 2F flat side cover can be used

Awesome! Thanks, this is something I will be doing in the next few months once I get done reinstalling my harness overhaul. I like less moving parts!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

In this case Less is Better

 

[Xander77]

I would Highly recommend the Pentronix Igniter II set up for your Small Cap Dist. assy

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i have been trying to figure out which model dist i have. it looks a lot like the one in your photos. the model tag is vary hard to read. can anyone help determine which dist this is so i can order the correct pertronix kit? Also is there any reason not to use the flame thrower coil with the pertronix?
4/77 FJ40
Thanks!

 

[65swb45]

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i have been trying to figure out which model dist i have. it looks a lot like the one in your photos. the model tag is vary hard to read. can anyone help determine which dist this is so i can order the correct pertronix kit? Also is there any reason not to use the flame thrower coil with the pertronix?
4/77 FJ40
Thanks!

That looks like a 61021 to me.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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i have been trying to figure out which model dist i have. it looks a lot like the one in your photos. the model tag is vary hard to read. can anyone help determine which dist this is so i can order the correct pertronix kit? Also is there any reason not to use the flame thrower coil with the pertronix?
4/77 FJ40
Thanks!

- Get a better photo of your green tag that shows the top portion

- looks like the first half of the part# is 19100-61 ### ?

- Reason NOT to Use the Flame thrower coil is it's Not a OEM Factory Toyota Part & it will Not have the correct Mounting U need bracket with it / On it

 

[Xander77]

- Get a better photo of your green tag that shows the top portion

- looks like the first half of the part# is 19100-61 ### ?

- Reason NOT to Use the Flame thrower coil is it's Not a OEM Factory Toyota Part & it will Not have the correct Mounting U need bracket with it / On it

corner was lose so i peeled it off. this is about as good as it gets. I think it does look like 61021. is it worth keeping and adding the pertronix or should i change it out?
Thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

corner was lose so i peeled it off. this is about as good as it gets. I think it does look like 61021. is it worth keeping and adding the pertronix or should i change it out?
Thanks for taking the time to respond!

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61021 like @65swb45 suggested

It looks like Age & Time have taken its tole on it , Theirs nothing better then Fresh Hot Spark Combined with New NO WEAR Moving parts / tight tolerances & clearances keeping timing in check Solid ......

BuY a new one and invest the pentronix time and resources there

my 2 cents

 

[Xander77]

can you point me in the right direction as to which new dist will work well (link or modle number)?

Thanks!

 

[Maximus924]

I have heard of alot of people complaining that their pertronix modules burned up, I have 3 or 4 in different vehicles, never had an issue. I have had one in a car (289 ford engine, but same technology in the Pertronix) for about 15 years, no issues

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I have heard of alot of people complaining that their pertronix modules burned up, I have 3 or 4 in different vehicles, never had an issue. I have had one in a car (289 ford engine, but same technology in the Pertronix) for about 15 years, no issues

I have Never heard of or Experienced Personally a Pentronix problem of any kind ?

but Google would answer this question for sure

 

[brian]

I have heard of alot of people complaining that their pertronix modules burned up, I have 3 or 4 in different vehicles, never had an issue. I have had one in a car (289 ford engine, but same technology in the Pertronix) for about 15 years, no issues

i believe most of those come back to having left a key in the ignition turned on for extended periods with the engine not running.


my current setup is a new non usa oem dissy with the gen 1 pertronix kit.
only in sevice a few months now, but so far i like it.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

can you point me in the right direction as to which new dist will work well (link or modle number)?

Thanks!

This is the Medium Cap Dist. assy I use in my own truck & install in my shop client vehicals 19100-61180

Read My 2 cents a few post's above on why i like this set-up from A OEM Toyota Genuine Parts Point of View