Trashdatsun Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I was on the pertronix site but I didn't know which unit I would need for the l20. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Why not just get an electronic dizzy? People sell them on here all the time. Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 factory ei dizzy, you will be much happier Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Datsun makes the best Electronic Ignition. 1978 up is high energy, will fire a .042 spark plug gap (1976-1977 is low energy). I got one at Pick-N-Pull for $12.50 on a 1/2 price sale, but it looks like the raised the price to $38. Pertronix is apparently low energy electronic ignition. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just had a pertronix burn out on me ,,, low life/time on it too ,,, :mellow: ,,, not a happy camper ,,, Nismo Dr. and GGzilla has the answer :D No doubt pertronix works !!! and easy to hook up !!! ,,, but like all of them ,,, carry a spare if you do ,,, ;) Happy Trails :) Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a spare Nissan EI dizzy for sale. This is the matchbox style, with dizzy pedestal and proper coil. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Like the guys said..go with a stock datsun electronic distributor. I did a writeup w/ pix & info.in the electrical section. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I just had a pertronix burn out on me ,,, low life/time on it too most like you got the wrong coil in there running to much current. I never had one go bad. But the nissan EI ones are good also. the early EI ones I usedx to throw away till I see this forum on how to hook them up. key is get one with a good bushing!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I just had a pertronix burn out on me ,,, low life/time on it too most like you got the wrong coil in there running to much current. I never had one go bad. That could be a possibility for sure ! ,,, but ,,, I was running a "Pertronix Flamethrower 40,000 volt Coil" ( recommended to go with the Pertronix Module ,,, according to Pertronix ) In addition to above ^^^ I tested the wiring to ,,, and from ,,, the ignition system ,,, all good !!! ,,, Cleaned connections quickly as well ,,, replaced ignition pillow-block "resistor" with a new one as well ! ,,, Now I am running a points Dizzy ,,, so I can drive the damn car for naow :lol: So I guess I am baffled myself as I don't know why the pertronix module failed so fast ,,, :confused: :) Quote Link to comment
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