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Swapping original Volvo electronic ignition to Pertronix 200 1981

posted by  Cliff Pope on  Sun Aug 29 19:28 CST 2004
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In the UK there is an after-market electronic ignition system called "Luminition".
It uses a points-based distributor as the starting point, but you pull out all the points components and replace with a 4-vaned plastc disk. This interupts a beam of light, and sends the signal to a special unit, which in turn fires the (traditional) coil. I have used one on several different cars, including a Volvo 240, with impressive results. It improves starting and general running, reduces any tendency to pink on lower-grade petrol, and never needs maintenance or adjustment.
It is well-regarded by UK classic car enthusiasts.
I don't know whether you have this product, but there must be something similar.






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