Copper core spark plug wires and pertronix ignition, problem???

I want to use cloth covered spark plug wires I found at http://www.riwire.com. They are 7mm copper core, can I use them with a Pertronix ignition module. Will it burn the wires.
Or is there a cloth type "cover".
http://www.riwire.com/Catalogs/sup/pics/sparkpg.JPG

 

I'd check with Pertronix. Some electronic ign. companys say the copper core wires will ruin the module. I've run copper core wires for years with a Chrysler electonic module with no problems. You don't have to worry about hurting the wires but if Pertronix says don't use them, then if the module fails then it's your fault and not theirs.

 

No. They work fine together.

Dan

 

They will? Thats great, is anybody using this combination???

 

I am using copper core ignition wires on my Model A & my wifes Metropolitan for 6 years. I have never had any problems.
The only thing to look out for is the coil input voltage, the wrong ohm coil will burn out the prox. To avoid any problem I always use the Pertronix coil with internal resistor & a 12 volt source.
My daily 70 F100 also has a Petronix but that has carbon wires.
I have been thinking about tossing the point plates I carry in the cars, I have not needed them yet.

 

I ran Pertronix, stock coil, & copper wires with no problems.

 

same here.

got a pertronix points replacement module for the 223 sicks in the 54 and ran it a bit in the shop before pulling it. copper "ford" script plug wire, pertronix module, stock plugs and a flame thrower coil and all worked well together.

the big thing to remember about the pertronix "under the cap" drop spark triggers is they dont change anything about your ignition system except bumping the voltage from 6vdc to 12vdc pre 56/57 6v pos ground systems.

 

"I have been thinking about tossing the point plates I carry in the cars, I have not needed them yet."

Toss 'em and THAT'S when you'll need 'em !

 

Do NOT use solid core wires with Pertronix. Footnote #79 in their catalog ( PDF viewable at website) clearly states this.

 

Pertronix II

 

I have been running Petronix and copper wires for years on tractors. I have not had a problem with the combo. When I say years, I am talking 15 plus years. I have never had a failure of the Petronix unit. These tractors run 10 to 12 hours a day during haying season. They are very basic ignition systems with none of the modern extras added.

 

Well seeing as how this thread is 14 years old, maybe Chris will chime in if he ever ran them.

 

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