Pertronix out...points in...bummer

OK...I swapped my distributors. Took out the one with the Pertronix and put in the one with points. Now the car runs...happy the car runs, not so happy the Pertronix crapped out in less than a year:protest:
I hear if you leave your ignition on with the motor not running it will kill it just like that. I've got the Pertronix III setup and I love it.