Convert Proform ignition to Pertronix?

A breakdown guy strongly suggested it. He seemed very knowledgeable and had tried to fix it on the kerb (usa curb?) and failed. "One less thing to worry about." I now suspect the lack of spark was general heat soak related, not (just) points. But it ran so beautifully during the short time my new EI worked compared to the mechanical now, I would love to get that back again.

Also my wife (left of pic and very fed up after 7 hours waiting in the rain) says she wont go in it again unless "everything's fully sorted".

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