I used a double spade connector to connect to the positive. The blue
canister is a radio suppresor.
The distributor cap only goes on one way correctly; if it isn't clamped
down right it will move. Check the rotor to see if it cracked.
al salvatore
76tr6
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kronberg, Peter" <Peter.Kronberg@hp.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 9:15 PM
Subject: Koil Konfusion
> Hey All,
> So, I've studied the article in Moss' British Motoring...complete with
> step-by-step instructions on installing a Pertronix Ignitor electronic
> ignition adapter in (of all things) a TR6! Everything went easily enough
> until I went to hook up the red wire to the positive side of the coil...
> Questions.
> #1 It seems I'm adding another wire to the (+)side of the coil. If so, I
> guess I'll need to add another spade lug connector onto the
> terminal...true?
> #2 One wire on the (+) side of the coil goes to a UIP (Unidentified
> Installed Part). Can't find it in the TRF exploded parts diagrams,
> Bentley or Haynes. It's a little baby-blue colored plastic canister the
> diameter of a nickel, and about an inch long. The thing appears to be
> connected to the coil bracket. What is it??
> #3 The Pertronix Ignitor has different directions for ballasted ignition
> systems compared to those without a ballast resistor. I can't seem to
> tell what I have, or where that resistor would be!
> #4 While installing the Pertronix Ignitor adapter kit, the whole
> distributor housing rotated 3 or 4 degrees. I was HORRIFIED! I thought
> that thing should have been clamped TIGHT! True? NOW what do I do?
>
> Leave it to me to hose the simplest of things.
>
> Thanx in advance for your help.
>
> Pete
> '76 TR6
> CF51563U
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