1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

[Al E.]

Has anyone installed a Pertronix on a 6v 6 cylinder?
What was your satisfaction level? Would you recommend this conversion?
Thanks Al

[Randy G.]

Re: 1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

I did about six years ago. I got tired of removing the ignition shielding to service the points that didn't seem to last long with 6 volts. I've never touched it since, and it runs great.

If I had it to do over again, I would do it in a heartbeat. And I used a Napa 6V coil. I boxed up all the restoration/original stuff and kept it, but I don't think I would ever put it back on. Pertronix is installed without modifying or damaging anything, by the way.


Here I am driving it after servicing the transmission not long ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_oKh1RsPNo

[Al E.]

Re: 1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

Thanks Randy.. I am going to do it this weekend. Thanks.

[John L.]

Re: 1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

Hi Randy!
My 1954 is still undergoing restoration....and I have yet the pleasure of driving it and cannot wait. I appears your hood was open (unlatched) a bit. Was that purposefully done to help cooling on a hot day's drive??
JmL

[Randy G.]

Re: 1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

No. I just jumped in and drove it without dropping the hood. BTW, at 6'4" you just don't jump in and drive a '54. You have to plan a week or so ahead of time just to get yourself in one. LOL.

Before I installed the temp gauge I checked the calibration. I put a pan of water on the stove, brought it up to boil, turn the heat back a bit, then dropped the probe of the '54 gauge, a Stewart Warner mechanical temp gauge in it along with a cooking thermometer and I shot it with my Raytec IR temp gun. The SW gauge, cooking thermometer and the IR gun all said around 180 while my '54 gauge said 192. My conclusion was 192 equals 180.

The hottest I've ever seen it get on the gauge is about 195. It's never been any higher than that. My conclusion is it runs about 182 all day long, hood shut.

[John L.]

Re: 1954 Blue Flame Pertronix

good information. I should check my gauge as well before I plan on the install - just to make sure.
John