by 58limited » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:00 pm
I put a Petronics Ignitor System on my Limited several years ago. At first, it worked fine. But for the past few years I've noticed that the car just wasn't performing as good as it should. There were many factors here, namely the starter was getting weak and having trouble turning the motor over, especially when hot. I rebuilt that. The engine still would have to turn over several times before firing off, I thought the gas was evaporating from the carburetor when the car sat for a long time, so I installed an electric fuel pump that I can use to fill the carb if the car has been sitting. Still, the car got to where it would barely run. I rebuilt the carburetor and when I went to start the car yesterday, it would intermittantly fire, but never start. It started backfiring through the carb. After checking everything, I decided the Petronix system might have bit the dust. I replaced it with points and it fired right up - runs better than it has for years. Based on this, and other experiences, I would have to advise people to stay with points - they are basically bullet proof and are easily replaced or adjusted.
1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe Model 755
Other cars:
1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1957 Pontiac Transcontinental Safari
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 HT
1977 Lincoln Continental Convertible