Peter,
You should be able to get 12V on the ignition switch side of the ballast
resistor. Just connect the 12V lead to your Pertronix Ignitor system there
and leave the other side of the resistor disconnected, or remove the
resistor all together.
Gary
'73
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kronberg, Peter" <Peter.Kronberg@hp.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 7:32 PM
Subject: Looking for 12v for Pertronix Ignitor
> Hey List,
> I'm sorry to be beating this horse to death (re: previous thread Koil
> Konfusion), but I'm STILL stumped on something...please pardon my
> denseness, and help me get running!
> Now, my '76 SUPPOSEDLY has ballasted ignition system, which means that
> the (+) side of the coil will only provide 6 to 9 volts. The Pertronix
> Ignitor requires the red lead to be connected to a 12 volt source. I'm
> having trouble figuring out the BEST place to connect the red lead for
> the necessary 12 volts. All my winter projects are done, fresh tune-up,
> oil-change, new meats...ready to fire up for the first time since
> November...except for this.
> Can anyone give me a definitive answer? I'd be glad to regale you with
> my success story, subsequently.
>
> Thanx in advance,
>
> Pete
> '76 CF51563U (and itchin' to mo'tate...)
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