Points to hei conversion double check
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Points to hei conversion double check
The previous owner swapped the points out of the OE distributor with a pertronix kit. I am trying to make sure he did it right.
What color is the original resistance wire in a 73 ? Pink ?
Does the entire wire back to the fuse block need to be replaced ?
The condenser/capacitor is still mounted to the coil, do I need this ?
What symptoms would the wrong supply wire give me ?
What would that condenser be doing now ?
What color is the original resistance wire in a 73 ? Pink ?
Does the entire wire back to the fuse block need to be replaced ?
The condenser/capacitor is still mounted to the coil, do I need this ?
What symptoms would the wrong supply wire give me ?
What would that condenser be doing now ?
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these are the instruction for the petronix unit, you need a 12V source, typically there is an empty spot on fuse block where you can run the wire
http://www.pertronix.com/support/man...itor12vneg.pdf
The condenser on the coil is for radio interference
http://www.pertronix.com/support/man...itor12vneg.pdf
The condenser on the coil is for radio interference
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Thank you!
It's been a pet peeve of mine to hear the label HEI thrown around to describe anything that doesn't have points. As you correctly stated there is a big difference.
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