Glad I could help!

It’s not about convincing, what works for me won’t always work for someone else. We all have our preferences, do what works best for you!

I greatly appreciate the compliments man, I’m just a guy doing his thing and sharing what little knowledge that I have. So many others are more knowledgeable than I am, just surround yourself with like minded people and play off of each other’s strengths. Wishing you a wonderful and safe week.

+Big W Adventures thank you as always for your support and friendship! I hope you both have a fantastic rest of the week my friend.

Haptic Garage thank you sir, both have their advantages I guess. I just prefer to install it and forget it.

E-man Deluxe nothing wrong with points... use what you like! 👍

Glad you enjoyed it

Glad you found it helpful!

Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad the video was helpful, that’s what the channel is about.

Thank you 🙏

JN performance thanks!

CT thanks my friend.

I appreciate you being here.

+JW Classic VW most definitely! I have a complete distributor with points and clamp installed.... 1 13mm nut and I’m swapped back within minutes.

A couple savy daily drivers right here... Read and learn folks

Glad you found the video helpful!

Do you put the condenser screw back?

​@@djjonnybong uses a different screw

Yes so the hole is closed up and the screw is easy to locate if needed in the future.

Couldn’t agree more. I set the timing with the old distributor in place, remove the lock down clamp so when I drop it back into place the timing is set. Definitely doesn’t hurt to carry spare parts!

It is nice to pretty much set it and forget it. I carried the points and condenser in my tool bag as a backup. As for the resistor, I never added one since I ran the proper ohm coil and never had an issue.

@VWJAWBREAKER is there a certain type of coil I would need to change to the Pertronics setup?

high ohms coil should be better most makers of modules they usually tell u not to exceed 4amps so the module does not get hot ok this is ohms law thats all ,,,,,you add all the resistance for example coil 9ohms "example resistor say 1ohm ok equals 10ohms take a voltage reading say 13.5 volts devide the 2 and you get AMPS ,,,,,now my pertonix box did not come with any instructions with it ? and i see lots of people connecting 12 volts to the pertronix ,,,i am guessing we can do that with this ignition i guess it will take 12 volts ,,,,,i DID NOT do that with mine i ran a 1 ohm resistor between to keep the module runing cooler ,,,,heat kills them , mine has been in over 3 years now i ride an average or 50 to 200 miles a day every day i am retired 70 years young its my hobby LOL ,,,,,i just did not wanna run 12 volts to it ,,,,,,its not nessesary at all ,,,,,i have great spark ,gass mileage is super etc etc etc ,,,,,,i had forgot i posted a comment on here is why it took so long to answer ,,,,,my apology my friend ,,,,,,,hope this makes sense to you ,,,,,god bless @@stevegearlds7227

Vintage Speed VW you got that right!

Slades VW Beetle thank you sir! In my opinion, the engine seems to idle and preform better with the electronic ignition. Again, my preference and experience.

VWJawbreaker I could imagine it really does. I’m probably going to go that direction. Right now I currently have a Mallory dual point distributor on hand. I used it on my last beetle and it performed nicely. Or the dual Weber’s made it feel better, not sure which one. But I think electronic would work much better!

Slades VW Beetle it was probably the combo of the two that made it feel good. I’ve heard good things regarding the dual point, run that if you already have it.

VWJawbreaker I do have one that is like new. The only concern I have is it doesn’t seem to play well with the stocks Solex though. But, I’m still undecided with my carburetor.

Slades VW Beetle you’ll figure it out, I have faith in you.

Thanks man 🙏

I’m glad the video was able to help you out! One thing I’ve noticed was different Bosch could have a variation of values anywhere from the upper 2’s to almost 4 ohms.

That’s a good point however by pulling the distributor with the clamp, the timing should be spot on. Of course it’s a good idea to double check your timing to ensure it’s correct. Setting the timing with a Pertronix vs points is the same procedure.

Hi there. You’re good to run the blue coil and stock wires with that ignition module. 🤙

+kg4qpb Laureano I’m sure you’ll figure something out.

Ricardo Rios thank you for the compliment! You do not have to remove the distributor, unless the condenser screw is impossible to get to. If that’s the case, I have a video that shows how to remove the distributor and not mess up the timing. Let me know if you have any questions.

@@VWJawbreaker thank you so much..will definitely try this..

Depends on what distributor you want to run and which module you get. Some modules do require a different coil but all modules are capable of dropping in place of the points…. Just make sure you get the appropriate module for your distributor.

VeeDub P8 if you do decide to switch from points, stay away from the empi module.... just my $.02 👍

Hey buddy, if you heard the noise and or saw the smoke come out, it’s fried. Best thing to do is get another or just go back to points for the time being.

This part number and install video is for a 009 distributor. Pertronix has a different part number for vacuum advance distributors. To set your timing with a vac advance distributor, you’d want to remove the vacuum hose and plug the hole on the carb.

Depends on which module you use. For the Pertronix 1, I used the stock Bosh cool as it’s 3 ohms like the directions state.

No, this module is for the 009 distributor. You’ll need to get the proper model for your distributor

For this model you’ll need 12 volts.

That’s really odd, I haven’t heard that before. If you keep having that kind of luck I’d go back to points as well.

Brian Hall you don’t have to hit it does make it easier. The distributor can only go back into the drive inside the case one way. See if this video helps you out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNtjaah-kszNcok.html

Dan Love depends on what Pertronix module you’re going to run. Stock blue coil is fine for the Pertronix 1, the 2 or 3 performs better with their coil.

kg4qpb Laureano you might not need to replace the head. Take the engine to a shop and see if they can weld a nut on it and remove the broken stud. If not you’ll need to buy a head that is the same specs as what they built the engine with.

@@VWJawbreaker What about if I used the two head that I keep from the old engine or can I move all the valves,sprints, rockers from the mofoco head to the one I have.

kg4qpb Laureano without seeing the engine specs from them, I can’t honestly answer that question.

VW RICH FLAT4 what’s sad is the module I was using just burnt up on me 😔 but I installed it before I was recording videos. Went back to points for a week, missed the smoothness from the electronic so I went with the CB Performance Magnaspark. Man, seriously money well spent!

You mentioned quicker start ups.. That's one thing about my car, it doesn't start fast.. I haven't been able to try with the new distributor yet but i hope it fixes that

VW RICH FLAT4 it should help. If you’re battling a carb issue or running way too rich or lean, you may not see a difference. With electronic, the spark is stronger especially if you change out the coil to match the ignition module.

@@VWJawbreaker im putting it on the 'future plans' list 👍👍

Could be a ground issue or a power to the coil issue. Put a set of points in and see if that works.

It all depends on the distributor that you have will depend on what module you buy.

I have an empi vacuum advance distributor . Thanks for the quick response best regards

@@TheOsolito the vacuum advance distributor would not take the same part number as the 009 distributor in this video.

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That’s really odd man, I haven’t seen an issue like that before with Pertronix. Try disconnecting your tach wire and see if you still have the same issue. I’ve seen where the tach wire shorts out and causes issues.

@@VWJawbreaker Quick response :) Thanks, My tac is a after market add on Sunpro. It does have some great power added like you say at the end of your video when it is working right.

William CRAZY LACY Furmage I only have experience with the models for VW’s not other brands. But disconnect your tach wire that hooks up to the coil and see if that solves the problem.

Not sure, it’s preset.

I’m not familiar with those.

Rob Stapleton I actually installed that module 2 years ago before I was doing videos. I upgraded to a different style distributor all together so I had it laying on the bench, thus the video 🤪

@@VWJawbreaker Ah so this is the update video 😂.. I guess it holds up pretty good!

Rob Stapleton not really an update, just thinking about some of the tips you gave me.

Not sure, check their web site. I ran it for a while until I moved to a bigger engine and different ignition setup.

That’s odd. I’m sure you’ll get it sorted out.

Couldn’t agree more! Just keep your points and condenser as a spare in your tool kit.

The 1847a model.

Ed Weigman no it wouldn’t. Vacuum advance distributor would use a different part number from Pertronix. This video was showing you on a non vacuum advance distributor.

@@VWJawbreaker thanks, i did some more research, i ordered the wrong electronic conversion. I looked in my pile of crap that came with the car and I have 4 old distributors all with the old style vacuum advance. Im going to put point back in it for now until i can get a distributor that will work with my 100 dollar PerTronix unit.

I’d stay with the vacuum advance distributor if you’re already running it. Try to return the Pertronix and get the correct one. Just my opinion.

VWJAWBREAKER I’ll have to call jugs and see if they will exchange. I bought it in a kit.

Depends on which model you’re using. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Still need the cap and rotor. Points and condenser go in a bag. 👍

@@VWJawbreaker thanks for the reply. I was asking as my doesn't fit when the ring is on. It sits too high.

@@notanotherrick if the center ring isn’t all of the way down then the rotor won’t fit onto the center shaft correctly.

@@VWJawbreaker I'll find my "tapping stick" and try and persuade it to move 👍

@@notanotherrick No, you'll need to rotate it gently around the shaft, and then when it's aligned it will slide down. The inside of the magnetic rotor isn't round; it's shaped like the shaft, so it has four lobes.

Ari Ferdiansyah any online VW parr’s place has them and even amazon. Shop around for the module that fits your type of distributor.

I haven’t used a GM coil in a VW.

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Sorry if ihave wrong spelling…. My language is arabic

Don’t worry about spelling, my language is English and I still misspell hahahaa Not sure if my distributor would handle what you’re suggesting. I’m running a CB Performance Magnaspark distributor that uses a 1 ohm coil at 30,000 volts.

What about the coil , do you have to use a coil with internal resistor or outside resistor, cause I used a coil with no resistor and burned the module, I got a pertronix. 40,000 v .

1847a module

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Any online parts supplier should sell them. Make sure you get the proper one for the style distributor that you have.

Nope, Hooks straight to the coil.

@@VWJawbreaker so it's more like an HEI than a CDI?

@@nicktelesco4950 neither really, it’s an electronic points replacement.

Next question.. will this application still work with the 009 distributor with vacuum advance or the 009 distributor with mechanical advance without having to do the modification as in pop riveting the hole in the lower butterfly of the mechanical advance pict34 carburetor and adding a 130 main Jet

@@nicktelesco4950 a “009 with vacuum advance” isn’t a 009…. 009’s are only mechanical advance. You’d need to get the proper part depending on what distributor you have. Plugging the hole in the carb or not and different main jet is a totally different thing vs putting a Pertronix in the distributor.

Brandon Carrigan good point!

Samsung S4 I’ve ran Pertronix for over 3 years before I swapped distributors and engines. I always carried the points and condenser as a backup. I know several others who have had their Pertronix modules for 5-10 years plus without issue.

That's what I'm hearing