<VV> Resistor Question - Update

[Bill H.]

                                           B"H

Thanks Eric.  I am aware of the need for a full 12V for Pertronix.  On the 69 I apliced a wire from the engine harness, but did a messy job.

I want to keep this car clean and as original as possible while making it a practical vehicle for modern driving.

Bill


--- On Tue, 11/8/11, Eric S. Eberhard <flash at vicsmba.com> wrote:

> From: Eric S. Eberhard <flash at vicsmba.com>
> Subject: Resistor Question - Update
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Cc: gojoe283 at yahoo.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 4:10 PM
> I hope you know that when you install
> the Pertronix you will not want the resistance -- you want
> 12 volts, and likely a hotter coil.  A Petronix II is
> better for both -- you'll get dwell adjustment.
> 
> It is simple to bypass the resistor wire ... many people
> run a new 12 volt wire (ugly and not needed), many butcher
> the harness (ugly and not needed) -- just make a small
> jumper wire with blades on both sides (small) and plug into
> the plug -- one blade on each side of the resistor
> wire.  Done.  Almost invisible.  Removable
> for concours.  Works perfectly.
> 
> Eric
> 
> 
> At 09:34 AM 11/7/2011, you wrote:
> > From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: <VV> Resistor Question - Update
> > To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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>               B"H
> > 
> > I would like to thank everyone who respnonded to my
> question on the resistor wire.
> > 
> > Your answers and another look at the shop manual
> demonstrated that you were all correct and that my wiring is
> also good.
> > 
> > With ignition on and engine off, I got around 8 volts
> to the + terminal on the coil, which is correct.
> > 
> > Turned on the engine, got 16V to the coil (and the
> rest of the systems as well).  Soooooo...likely BAD
> voltage regulator.  Now was the time to swap in the
> almost-new upgraded alternator with built in voltage
> regulator.  Not a big problem, alternator now putting
> out around 14.5 volts to the system, 12V to the coil. 
> At least it's better.  I need to get the special
> bracket for the new alternator, left the old one on the old
> '69 and forgot to swap it.
> > 
> > New coil installed, engine still running really
> rough.
> > 
> > My next step is to check points gap and plugs.  I
> have a working Pertronix from my 69 which I'm planning on
> installing when I have time.
> > 
> 
> 
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