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Re: [Roadsters] distributor/coil question

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] distributor/coil question
From: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:22:35 -0500
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Power should go to the + side of the coil, with the - side going to the 
points.  I never noticed the error in the diagram!

You will get a spark either way, but it is not a reliable spark when 
connected backwards, especially under combustion chamber pressure. The 
spark will jump the wrong direction.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake dave n

> Hi.  in the really excellent wiring diagram for 66/67 roadsters that slowboy
> did (again, my thanks!), the coil is show as power going to the negative side
> of the coil, then the positive side applying power to the distributor.
>
> is this correct?  the car runs just fine this way with points, but is an issue
> with a pertronix.  will it run ok with the power going to the positive side of
> the coil?
>
> the pertronix wants the power to go to the plus side.
>
> is anyone using a pertronix?  if so, could you tell me how it is wired?
>
> thanks
>
> my car is an early 67 with the ballast resistor removed.
>
> if anyone wants the pdf of either the 66/67 that slowboy did or the pertronix
> diagram I will be happy to send them to you.
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