Which Electronic Ignition Trigger System for my Kent?
Ok, is there a reliable electronic ignition trigger system for the Kent engine out there? My Ivey-installed Pertonix system failed on its 3rd weekend, and the Crane/FAST XR700 lasted most of a season before dying. Both were using their recommended coils.
Have either of these companies corrected their recent reliability issues, or is there another system that is being favored for reliability?
I cannot keep losing race sessions and/or weekends due to failed ignition systems. Currently running points with no issues, but we know that parts for those are running thin. Suggestions?
Check Pertronix Drive Gear
I would also suggest that you inspect the drive gear on your Pertronix as I obtained a backup Pertronix distributor and the hole in the gear was drilled too large allowing up and down/side to side movement. This would lead to the hole elongating and worse case shearing of the pin, the pin backing out or the hole elongating and impacting timing, etc.. On a FB Formula Ford forum one competitor said he lost an engine due to the pin backing out or shearing and the gear making it's way through the engine trashing everything. I sent an email to Pertronix making them aware I will update once I receive a response.