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The Pertronix Electronic Ignition Retrofit Kit model 1741 fits a stock Datsun 1200 distributor. Moderate cost. It is is points replacment unit, but not a high-energy system.
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Overview
- Easy 2-wire hookup, replace points & condensor
- RPM range: 0 - 15000 RPM (with high performance coil)
- Sold both in USA and Australia
- Fits in stock distributor
Pertronix is a popular retrofit (fits into your existing points distributor and is a "points replacement" type of unit). It is more reliable than points, which for top performance requires regapping 3 months and replacement every year -- See Periodical Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule.
Retail prices
- $112.52 USD
- About $63-78 USD online
- About 65 + s/h on eBAy
- Also sold in Australia
More information:
Be aware that the 1741 Ignitor is a low-energy system (for use with the stock Datsun points-type coil or equivalent replacement coil such as Bosch GT40R). Many use it with a high-energy coil (like the Nissan Bluebird/Pulsar coils or Bosch HEC), but it is not recommended nor warrantied by Pertronix for use with high-energy coil. Pertronix makes Ignitor II high energy unit, but as of 2013 they don't have an Ignitor II kit for the A-series distributors.
Alternatives
Since Pertronix is a low-energy unit (points replacement), you may wish to consider a high-energy system. See Electronic Ignition.
- In USA, a complete high-energy system can be had for less money. See B310 Electronic Distributor Swap.
- In Japan, the system of choice is the Sunny Truck Electronic Distributor.
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Wiring
- Red wire: 12V +
- Black wire: Coil -
Distributor Timing
If you removed the distributor to install the Pertronix kit, see How to Install a Distributor on A-series Engine: Installing Distributor
Finally, when you are ready to start the engine you will want to immediate check the timing. See Ignition Timing for the procedure.