<VV> Re:(VV) Mortal coil

[Andy Clark]

Uhhh... No.
A standard coil is designed to work on about 8V. That's the reason for the
resistor- it drops the voltage with the ignition switch in the "run"
position.

Unless you are using a coil that is specifically designed to run on the full
12V, a standard coil will overheat and ultimately fail. It's OK to put 12V
on a standard coil for starting, but not for running.
You need to keep 12V on the Pert during starting AND running. This takes a
relay. I  you want a diagram of how this is wired I can do a rough sketch
and send it to you.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: <VV> Re:(VV) Mortal coi
>
> I have an Ignitor II and matching .6 ohm coil on mine (may be why it keeps
> on running at 350 rpm when idle goes bananas). My understanding is that
> with the Ignitor you do not need the resistor even with a standard coil
> since dwell is controlled and no current flows when engine is off.
>
> I have the switched 12v feeding directly to the + side of the coil with 18
> gauge wire (same as to the ignition switch. This then connects to the red
> wire on the Pertonix. The black wire from the Pertonix goes to the - side
> of the coil. Can hook a dwell-tach there. No condenser.
>
> Might consider something like this.
>
>
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