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Product Summary

12 volts Voltage, -50 - 300F Temp. Range

  • Kit is designed to fit most 1949-1953 Ford Flathead V8's
  • Engineered to provide increased voltage for improved performance and fuel efficiency
  • Has a temperature range of -50 to 300F
  • Fits neatly underneath the distributor cap and is compatible with all 12 volt negative ground systems
  • Also compatible with MSD ignition boxes

Key Specs

D-57-22
MFG. Part #1283
BrandPerTronix
Voltage12 volts
CARB EO#

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PerTronix 1283 Details

Never change points again with the PerTronix Ignitor System. This ignitor kit fits most 1949-1953 Ford Flathead V8's and provides increased voltage for improved performance and fuel efficiency. The system fits neatly underneath the distributor cap and is compatible with all 12 volt negative ground systems.

PerTronix Ignitor Systems are designed for use with any stock point type coil or the FlameThrower 40,000 volt coil for maximum performance Also compatible with MSD ignition boxes.

Note: For use where plate adjuster springs are on top. If on bottom, use4471281.

Application

1949-53 Mercury All models flathead V8 (Ignitor version available in 6V negative ground, add N6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 6V positive ground, add P6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 12V positive ground, add P12 suffix, Not for use with solid core spark plug wires)
1949-53 Ford Flat Head engine V8 (Ignitor version available in 6V negative ground, add N6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 6V positive ground, add P6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 12V positive ground, add P12 suffix, Not for use with solid core spark plug wires)
1950-51 Lincoln All models w / Flathead engine V8 (Ignitor version available in 6V negative ground, add N6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 6V positive ground, add P6 suffix, Ignitor version available in 12V positive ground, add P12 suffix, Not for use with solid core spark plug wires)

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PerTronix 1283 Specifications

D-57-22
KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #1283
BrandPerTronix
Voltage12 volts
CARB EO#
GENERAL
Speedway Motors Catalog Part #447-1282
GTIN Code694342009571
Temp. Range-50 - 300F
Sold in QuantityEach
NotesFor use where plate adjuster springs are on top.