Pertronix question.

jjbubaboy

Hello Hudsonites,

I am wondering if anyone has had any luck changing out their points for electronic ignition. I put a Pertronix unit in a boat motor some years ago and I loved it. Do they make one for ( 212- 6cylinder), 6volt positive ground? Or has someone found one that works and can post the number of it?

Hudsonly,

T Jeff

[Deleted User]

I have written down Pertronix #1568 for 212 engine . I would like to put one on my 37 Terr. someday. Chuck G

mars55

Chuck G is right. The Pertronix part number for a 212 is 1568, but you need to add a "P6" to the part number for 6 volts positive ground. The application is '37 - '47 six with Autolite IGW series distributor. Note some '37 Terraplanes had a different Autolite distributor.

jjbubaboy

OK, thanks again gang.

My dist is an IGB model so I sent a request off to Pertronix to see what if anything they say. Otherwise I may give the 1568 a shot.

Hudsonly,

TJeff

junkcarfann

Let us know how you made out...thanks.

jjbubaboy

Hey all,

Well heres the update from the tech guy at Pertronix.

Eveidentally they dont make a kit for the IGB dist, BUT if I sent it to them complete (cap, rotor, points) they can 'custom' make it.......for $250.00.

Told him thanks but maybe another time.

Guess points will do....

T Jeff

mars55

Why not get an Autolite IGW series distributor. It fits right in your block and would use the Pertronix 1568P6 unit. The part numbers are '37 is IGW-4012A, '38 is IGW-4013A and '39 is IGW-4126A and IGW-4201A. The Interchange Manual says the '40 - '47 distributors also fit. The part numbers are '40 is IGW-4203 and the '41 - '47 is IGW-4203A.

jjbubaboy

Hey Mars,

That does sound like a much better idea! Who or where would be best to source out one? I am guessing the 37 one would be the best bet.

Thanks still,

T JEFF

jjbubaboy

Hey Mars,

I noticed on the Hudsontech website the only difference in the distributors is the cam angle. On mine its 38' and on the IGW its 35'.

Thanks,

T Jeff