Need Pertronix Igniter II for Y Block at Goodguys Des Moines

My 56 Ford with a Y Block made the 6 hour drive from St Louis to Des Moines just fine except for after checking into the hotel the car would not start. We believe we narrowed the issue down to the Pertronix Ignitor II could have failed. Does anyone local to Des Moines have one for a Y Block? If you are a vendor at Goodguys and have one please let me know. Thanks!

 

Can you put a set of points back in it?

 

It seems as of late I have read about an increased amount of Pertronix failures probably your best alternative is converting to the Ford Dura Spark II http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/engine-drivetrain/892-how-convert-points-dura-spark.html You can probably walk into any parts supply and get a replacement part for the Dura Spark II and not be stranded, not so with the Pertronix in most cases the parts guy will give you a blank stare.

 

Putting points back in is an option. I will look into the dura spark option also.

 

Two things to keep in the glovebox. Extra set of Pertronix and a set of points/condenser. Hope you get her sorted.

 

Truely a lesson learned....

 

I converted my 57 to Duraspark II. After 40+yrs in Ford dealers I had half a dozen modules & stators laying around so the conversion was easy for me. Works great & I always have spare parts on hand.

 

Just put points back in to get you going and enjoy the show.

 

Might call J R Motorsports in Ankeny at 515 589 5283. They are a Pertronix dealer and I have bought parts from them before. They may have a module that would fit and they are a suburb of Des Moines. O'Reilly's is also a Pertronix dealer. Plus this gets you back to the top.

 

I'll give them a call. We went to O'reilly yesterday but it would be Sunday before it would come in from the distribution center. We are at the fairgrounds now so I'm going to check the vendors.

 

The car is going again. Put a new ignitor in and back in business. See you at the show.