Pertronix 12volt source???
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Which Pertronix module are you using? Which coil?
I have the Pertronix II and Flamethrower coil. The Pertronix red wire on my car is connected to the hot wire at the ballast resistor, which in my configuration becomes a simple junction block for 3 wires. However you can hook it directly to the + terminal on the coil.
I have the Pertronix II and Flamethrower coil. The Pertronix red wire on my car is connected to the hot wire at the ballast resistor, which in my configuration becomes a simple junction block for 3 wires. However you can hook it directly to the + terminal on the coil.
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I have the ignitor II, using an Accel Coil w/ Digital box (300+ system)
this is how they told me to make connections:
Connect Ignitor II black wire to Accel white wire and red wire to 12
volt ignition power source.
Right now, I am bypassing the resistor.
this is how they told me to make connections:
Connect Ignitor II black wire to Accel white wire and red wire to 12
volt ignition power source.
Right now, I am bypassing the resistor.
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Yes Jeff it does....I took it off the firewall, and now have a super coil or whatever they call it...."lethal voltage" it says on it....
So am I reading it right to say 12v ign power source, which would be in the start/run positions only?
And from where would I grab a wire that fits that requirement.
64 365hp.
So am I reading it right to say 12v ign power source, which would be in the start/run positions only?
And from where would I grab a wire that fits that requirement.
64 365hp.
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And from where would I grab a wire that fits that requirement.
64 365hp.
64 365hp.
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Thansk a bunch
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So I got fire power, but when I rev the engine past 2K, it wants to misfire. Popping out of the exhaust. NO backfire through the carb. Seems to idle ok, just wont rev.
Timing is set at 12* btdc, I have no vac advance.
Timing is set at 12* btdc, I have no vac advance.
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Check the Pertronix to ensure it is tightly installed. Also see if the magnetic ring is interfering with the top of the module, or if the gap between the ring and module is too large.
An easy way to confirm the ring is not interfering with the module under load, is to "paint" the top surface of the module with a black magic marker. Start the car and run the engine at various RPMs. Shut the car off, pull the distributor cap, and see if any black magic marker has been rubbed off the top of the module.
Jeff
An easy way to confirm the ring is not interfering with the module under load, is to "paint" the top surface of the module with a black magic marker. Start the car and run the engine at various RPMs. Shut the car off, pull the distributor cap, and see if any black magic marker has been rubbed off the top of the module.
Jeff
