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Re: [TR] pertronix PEI and coil type

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Subject: Re: [TR] pertronix PEI and coil type
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:37 -0800
> I hope this is a simple question with a simple answer.  Does 
> it matter whether the coil has a ballast when converting to 
> an electronic ignition?

For the Pertronix, the only caveat is that the module red wire needs to get
full 12v, not the reduced voltage from the ballast/coil terminal.  Otherwise
it doesn't matter as long as the type of coil matches whether a ballast is
present.

There are some other electronic ignitions with more complicated requirements
(for example, the Crane XR3000 wants a ballast-type coil without a ballast),
but the Pertronix is easy.

-- Randall  

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