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)
> >
> >
> >
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