<VV>Pertronix & 1966 wiring harness

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

Given that the Pertronix (or whatever ignition you choose) wants 12 volts,  
that would make the starter solenoid bypass terminal unnecessary, right? So,  
what if you switch the resistance wire in the connector with the resistor wire  
bypass lead? 12 volts direct, and all you needed to do is move one wire.  
Ideas?
 
 
In a message dated 11/9/2005 3:33:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  Sethracer at a
ol.com writes:

Electronic ignition just arrived and have a question: On the 66, is  the  
"resistance wire" the 20 W/R/B wire that goes from the main  engine  
connector to the two connector junction with the 20 B/Y that  goes to the  
coil ?

The electronics wants 12v and at least  initially I plan to keep  the stock 
coil which needs resistance so  need a new switched 12v line for  the 
ignition system. Consequently I  need to know where the resistance wire  is 
and that seems to be the  only logical place.

Suggestions as to  where to pick off switched  (hot in run and start) power 
would also be   appreciated.

Padgett



Well, I like harnesses and plugs.  That compartment plug is the ideal place  
to "pick-off" a full 12  Volts - or whatever is left after going through the  
harness. What I  would do is remove, from the plug, the single terminal from 
the   
engine compartment harness, the one that the whitish resistance wire  is  
crimped into. Then get a replacement wire terminal, perhaps one  for a  
larger 
gauge of wire. Remove the original terminal and crimp  the new terminal  over 
both 
the resistance wire end (cleanly  stripped) and a new 14-16 ga. wire to  feed 
the Pertronix. Insert it  back into the plug and route it around to connect  
to 
the power feed  wire of the Pertronix. The stock wiring stays in place,  
feeding the  reduced voltage to the coil while running, and the full voltage 
to  the  
coil on cranking. Meanwhile the Pertronix gets full voltage. -Seth   Emerson