Pertronix

[68swep]

I hope this is in the correct section. I called pertronix to find out what distributor with electronic ignition and flamethrower coil they offer for my 68 d100 with a slant 6. They asked me for the number on my current distributor. I couldn’t see one, do I need to take it out to find it?

[sixpak340]

Pertronix has left me stranded on the side of the road twice.

I shall not be using it ever again.

[my5thmopar]

Pertronix has left me stranded on the side of the road twice.

I shall not be using it ever again.

Me too. Get a electronic/6 distributor. Craig

[68swep]

I’m open to that. What electronic distributor are you using?

[my5thmopar]

I think the electronic started in 73. Go to a salvage yard or parts store <100 bucks. Someone here may even give you one. Put a want ad. You can check with halifaxhops, he rebuilds them. https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/me ... ops.33547/ I think my last one was from a 75 /6. Craig

[Jim100]

What they said. Pertronix worked fine until it didn't.

[BigBlockTrucks]

I agree with an original dodge electronic ignition. That is what is in both of my trucks.
On the other hand I also have a Petronix in my skid steer. Bought it used about 10 years ago. No problems and no longer adjusting or replacing points.
The system dodge uses is as good or better.
If you drive a dodge for long enough you learn to carry a spare ballast resistor and a control module with you.

[martincom]

The reason Pertronix asked what the tag part number was, on your original distributor, was to match the advance curve as closely as they could.

I agree with the others, the Chrysler electronic ignition worked well and is reliable. If you go that route and if you are confident the existing distributor is the original, you may want to give some thought to disassembling it and transferring the advance components (springs, weights, vacuum diaphragm) to the electronic distributor, to maintain the optimum advance curve. Of course, this is assuming your engine and truck are, for the most part, stock.

I had given some thought to doing just this on my D100. However, before I did so, I noticed my distributor had two wires exiting from it, instead of one. When I removed the cap, I saw that a previous owner had installed an electronic conversion kit, replacing the points. The distributor had the correct part number ID tag on it for the truck. I have no idea what brand it is. However, it works well and has been reliable. So if it isn't broke, why fix it?

[68swep]

Not sure if mine is stock. The guy i bought it from did a lot of weird stuff so not sure. Im looking on Rock Auto under 73 d100 and there is a Cardone or Autoline electronic distributor. Any one use these?

[Kaegi]

I would go with NOS on ebay. with so many parts being made in china now you never know what you'll get from parts suppliers.