Ignition Kit for VW Type 1 Engine, D186504

I bought this because the Ignitor II kit didn't work with my aftermarket distributor. This distributor has GM style cap and centrifugal spark advance. The cap is a little larger where it attaches to the distributor. Because of this I had to modify the bracket that supports my factory air compressor but other than that it fit fine. I also bought the coil and power relay to get 12 volts to the coil and by pass the pink wire resistor. Timing is no where the stock initial timing should be. I started at the sock setting and kept test driving and advancing until the engine runs best, starts easy and doesn't ping. The initial timing mark is off the scale so I measured from the vacuum advance to the air conditioning compressor as a reference. I have only had this installed for a few days so I can't tell about the reliability issues in some of the posts. I intend on carrying a spare Ignitor II replacement unit, tools to replace and a length of jumper wire in my car in case. The wire is to jump from the battery to the coil in case the relay quits. This unit made my engine rus so much better it's worth whatever it takes to make it work.

Installed in a 1970 Mustang with a 302. The original distributor wasn’t providing a good spark, even after new points, rotor, cap, coil, and wires. Installed the new Pertronix unit and the car starts immediately, idles perfectly, and revs freely. I am extremely satisfied with this product. Note: for this engine, I had to hook the vacuum advance to port vacuum. Some reviews suggested using manifold vacuum, but that caused my timing to immediately advance, even at idle, causing a very high idle rpm. Using port vacuum (which is recommended by Pertronix) fixed this.

This is a beautiful polished billet aluminum distributor that bolts right in on my 1971 Convertible Mustang with a 302 V8. The entire car is being rebuilt to include the motor and this particular distributor was recommended by several mechanices to include the one building my motor now. I love using Amazon each and every time that it is possible, I have had nothing but excellent service even when I had a damaged item, the whole return process was painless. Amazon, as long as you have competitive prices and excellent service, you will have my business.

Needed a new distributor for the Mustang. I've had a Pertronix in my other hot rod for 16 years now. Figured the Pertronix would be the way to go. This model has a little larger diameter housing that a stock Ford distributor. I had to grind a little on my #1 intake runner to allow the distributor to seat, if you look closely at the photo you will see the green marker line and the fresh grind marks. When it dropped in, set timing, lock it down and done. The Pertronix D134600 with the cast housing may have dropped right in, it appears to have stock dimensions from picture comparisons.

Easy electrical connections and operation. One downside, the housing is larger than the OEM. For me, this resulted in having to obtain a new thermostat housing to relocate the temp sensor. The Pertronix unit would not fully seat otherwise.

I am restoring a 1965 Mercury Comet with a 289. I had got the car running, but it never ran well. Overheated, ran rough, no power. I tried every timing trick in the book and replaced nearly everything under the hood but the motor itself. I decided to give this electronic distributor a shot. WOW!!!! The car is running like new now! This is a GREAT investment for making an older car run well.

It dropped right and runs great now!! Just what my 65 mustang needed!

I installed the distributor, coil and wires a year and 3 months ago. I was very happy with the performance gains. All was good until no more spark, I went through the system and found that the module mounting plate wasn’t grounded due to the grade mounting plate strap being shredded below the base plate (see photo). I opened a “ticket” per instructions on protronixs web site and never received a response. I called tech support and was told that there was only a one year warranty on part wear. I explained that a brayed cable does not simply shread and break if installed properly he asked me to email photos witch I did with no response. I also inquired about disassembly of the distributor since a ground cable attached below the bottom plate. He had no disassembly information he quested the shaft would have to be removed and could not say if the drive gear was pinned or pressed on. He did tell me I could install any wire to replace the ground cable. Bottom line Techsupport was a waste of time.still no reply after emailing all the requested information and pictures. Even though I was very happy with the performance improvements I will no longer purchase anything from a company that will not support and stand behind there products.