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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Hi Y'all,

I have a stock '73 BB. Can someone please tell me where the two wires(red & black) go from the bottom of the transistorized ignition distributor?

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I have a factory diagram for the 1969-1971 on the web site.. it should help you.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=265



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Well, now I know that I really don't have a factory TI setup. What I have is a module mounted where the points normally would be. It has a label on the side that says "Ingitor LS". The rotating 8-lobe cam on the distributor looks like a standard points type. Perhaps this is actually an aftermarket points replacement device?

There are only 2-wires coming out of the distributor; red & black. Should I connect the red to the + side of the coil and the black to the - side of the coil/

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You have a Pertronix ignitor, both wires go to the coil red=positive (+) black=negative (-). I would run factory resistance wire with standard Ignitor ignition (9-10VDC while running.)
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Hey Solid,
Thanks for the info. I just replaced the entire wiring harness with a set from Lectric Limited. There is a special yellow, nylon covered wire that goes to the + side of the coil that might be the resistor that you speak of. I'll check it out once I get it running again.

Thanks for the quick reply!

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