Re: Electronic Ignition for 23rd series w/288 ci

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/9/1 17:22:02

I've been involved with Packards, both 6- and 12-volt, that had both Pertronix and regular points at one time or another in the same vehicle. The 6-volt folks have switched back to points for faster and more reliable starts. Can't say there was any difference at all in how smooth they ran, or in accelertion, assuming both were properly timed. About the only difference I would expect is that, as points gradually wear, the timing begins to shift a bit and with Pertronix the timing remains unchanged as you accumulate miles.

Pertronix eliminates the points in favor of an electronic pickup.