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6-volt positive ground Pertronix has proven quite troublesome for many owners, most all that I know reverted back to points and condenser for better reliability. Primarily it's a problem of the having very little cushion between the triggering voltage and the available voltage during engine cranking. I'd think twice about it. I can also recommend Ficken Wiper Service (www.wiperman.com) for your vacuum motor, about $99 and you'll have all the wiper performance you'll ever need, assuming an engine in decent internal condition and tune. Bill Hirsch has most all the halogen bulbs for this era, he'd be a good place to check first.
Posted on: 2018/10/15 15:35
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Thanks Owen....can always depend on you for straight answers.
Adjusting to 12 v positive ground with the 55 Caribbean was a learning experience. Going to take a while to figure out a 6 cylinder car with standard shift and a 6 volt system. I'lol touch base with Bill Hirsh about the top and upholstery but glad to know he also deals with the bulbs. My wiper motor is gone and that was what prompted question on Electric conversion. Was hoping to get to Hershey and see if Ficken was there but weather...sucked. Stay well RJR
Posted on: 2018/10/15 16:38
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I may be one of the few that has had luck with the 6 volt pos. ground Pertronix. I first installed it in my 54 Caribbean which was running great when I installed it in the summer of 1996 up till I traded it 3 years ago for my '39 Super 8 which I also installed a Pertronix system and is running fantastic - engine turns over twice before it starts from cold and 1/2 a turn from warm. I also installed another Pertronix in a 1954 Pacific - also 6 volt positive and that was back in Spring of 2001. It feels like the hotter spark makes the engine run smoother also. The key I believe to a good Pertronix system is an Optima sealed battery - probably why I never had a problem.
Cheers, Steve
Posted on: 2018/10/15 16:53
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Steve, glad to hear you've had good results with your Pertronix. I suspect your good performance is due to scrupulously clean and tight connections, a starter motor in very good condition, and an engine in good condition and well-tuned and likely nothing to do with the source of the voltage, assuming batteries are up to snuff.
Posted on: 2018/10/15 17:20
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Owen, you are most certainly correct in your assumption, I do have a healthy engine, rewired (with correct gauge wire) and good connections - I forgot to mention I also had the 6 volt starter modified for 4.5 volts for 33% faster spin. I have to make sure she starts first time, every time because you don't want my wife to be riding with you when you can't get it started. Believe Me!!!
Posted on: 2018/10/17 17:22
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