Marcos Maniacs

I would assume so Jeff.  That engine is still used in the Ford Ranger 
and was used in the Taurus.  Go to www.pertronix.com and get their 
phone #.  You'll need to tell them your distributor mfg. and model # 
(stamped in body of distributor).

Or: www.vintageperformance.com/retrorockets/pertronixconversions.htm 

Just to make sure tho, I'd call.

Don Lattimer
#3M5759 V6
Willits, CA


--- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "Jeff Caraway" <DovenWolf@c...> wrote:
> They make that for the Cologne 2.8 liter as well?
>  
> Jeff Caraway
> #8052 1984 V6 GT
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@p...] 
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 1:21 PM
> To: MarcosManiacs@y...
> Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V6/Pertronix Ignitor
>  
> Sorry about that!  Pertronix Ignitor is a solid-state electronic 
> ignition system that fits under the distributor cap and replaces 
the 
> points.  Lumenition makes something about the same.  The Pertronix 
> doesn't have any module outside the distributor that has to be 
> mounted like the Lumenition.  Price is about $100 depending on the 
> application.  Along with a good coil and plug wires there is an 
> increase in both performance and fuel mileage.  Plugs last longer 
and 
> the gap can be set wider for a better spark, etc.
> 
> I had one in my Jensen for 10 years, never had a problem.  If it 
does 
> fail, you can easily re-install the points and be on your way.
> 
> Don Lattimer
> #3M5759 V6
> Willits, CA
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@y..., pauldransfield@i... wrote:
> > Don,
> > 
> > Forgive my ignorance, but what is a Pertronix Ignitor?
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Paul Dransfield
> > 3 litre Volvo
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@p...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 8:34 PM
> > To: MarcosManiacs@y...
> > Subject: [MarcosManiacs] V6/Pertronix Ignitor
> > 
> > 
> > Eureka!!
> >   I've finally found the part # for the Pertronix Ignitor kit 
that 
> > fits the Ford Essex V6.  Thanks to a gentleman on the usa-tvr 
list 
> > (Mike Akrigg).  And now........the number is...#1264.  That is a 
> > Pertronix number.  I called them to discuss purchase and was 
> advised 
> > that it was only available from overseas but....... he gave me a 
> name 
> > of a company in Colorado that will special order it for me.
> > 
> > I'll call the company to order one and inquire if they will do 
> > special orders on a regular basis.  Maybe the V6 owners could 
order 
> a 
> > bunch at a time.  Which brings up a question:  How many of us are 
> > Essex V6 owners??  And how many of those are interested in the 
> > Pertronix kit?
> > 
> > Don Lattimer
> > #3M5759 V6
> > Willits, CA (in the wet redwoods)
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > MarcosManiacs-unsubscribe@y...
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to 
> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ 
<http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Yahoo! Groups Sponsor
> 
> 
> ADVERTISEMENT
>  
> 
<http://rd.yahoo.com/M=213858.1737107.3257770.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=17
07
> 490552:HM/A=763352/R=0/*http:/www.classmates.com/index.tf?s=5085> 
> 
>  
> <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?
M=213858.1737107.3257770.1261774/D=egrou
> pmail/S=1707490552:HM/A=763352/rand=749417638> 
> 
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> MarcosManiacs-unsubscribe@y...
> 
> 
> 
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo!
> <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>  Terms of Service.