Pertronix Ignition system
Jaguar: XJ12 Series III from engine no. 7P45000 (December 1981) • XJS 5.3 V12 from engine no. 8S18001 to VIN...179733 (February 1981 to March 1991)
Ignitor. For negative earthed cars with Lucas 36DM12 distributor
Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition. For over thirty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from classic cars to race applications. The Ignitor replaces breaker point and troublesome factory electronic ignitions with a dependable, self contained and maintenance free electronic ignition system. The Ignitor has been called the "stealth" ignition because of its quick installation and nearly undetectable presence under your distributor cap. Features: delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.
2:1 improvement over "points" in current fall time for increased coil output. Rotating cobalt magnets trigger a Hall Effect integrated circuit . ...no points to burn, ...no moving parts to wear out. Epoxy molding makes our module impervious to dirt, oil, grease and moisture. Fits entirely inside the distributor. No "black box” to clutter the engine compartment. Stable timing ...no need for any adjustments. Will trigger most multi-spark CD ignitions. Available for 6 and 12-volt negative and positive earth systems.