Pertronix Ignition

Why not keep points & condenser with OEM type coil & external resistor ?
Just get rid of all MSD stuff and by-pass original Dinoplex box.
Seem to work fine on a few US market Daytonas I’ve done this to.

 

On my 72’ US model, I am going back to original and fortunately, the prior owners kept the parts.

 

Keep the points and condenser and get a Winterburn module to replace the Dinoplex.

 

After years of trying various ignition systems, all of which fail, I took the plunge and opted for the Winterburn unit with standard points. Haven't got around to fitting it yet but from what i heard its reliable and works, which is all I want.

Incidentally its built like a tank, solid and robust!
Tony

 

P.S. Years ago I had a persistent problem with Pertronix conversion in a Daytona, sought advise & assistance from them which, even after 2 in-person visits to their HQ (45 minutes away from my location) and explaining/showing some of their product design/engineering flaws to their staff, was less than helpful.
Eventually, I corrected them myself, but since have experienced couple of other issues with Pertronix on (non-Ferrari) vintage cars and now categorically get rid of them by converting everything back to OEM setups, which are reliable and easily serviceable.

 

I have run into a Pertronix unit that was faulty from the beginning, but that was the exception. When I tried on in the Dino, it didn't work well and I read that they don't actually make one for the Dino, it had to be put on with modifications - that may no longer be the case. I finally had a Luminition unit installed, which, again wasn't built for the Dino and had to be "fitted" to the shaft. I like electronic triggers - once their dialed in, set it and forget it...

 

There is a perfect info homepage concerning all types and components of Marelli Dinoplex

http://dinoplex.org/

Including a detailed list of raplacement systems with all pro's and con's:

http://dinoplex.org/overview_dino_ignitions.pdf

Thanks to Adrian

 

Same with points & condenser distributors.
I do have a few hundred thousand miles between +/-100 vintage cars featuring OEM (points & condenser) ignition systems in past 4+ decades and never experienced an issue of complete failure due such setup.
Just about all ignition related issue/problem, including complete failures, I’ve ever experienced has been with various electronic systems and especially aftermarket.
Then again, I drive (my) vintage cars extensively and always have.
YMMV and OTOH, I’ll be happy to learn from those with more experience…