A common denominator with factory bug-zapping HEI's, modules, etc is leaving the key on while you are working on the vehicle. That's a death sentence for them.
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As for Pertronix, nothing but problems with them and they aren't any better if as good as the points you took out. Points as mentioned are dead solid reliable for tens of thousands of miles provided you have purchased good ones and running the correct amount of voltage thru them.
The "periodical adjustment" thing is often regurgitated when this topic comes up. You may need to take a look at 20,000 miles but should go at least 30,000 miles before you need to get in there and make any adjustment or just replace them.
Considering the way most of these cars are driven that's about 40-50 years worth of service so you can spend what time you have left worrying about other things.......
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