<VV> Resistor Question - Update

[Eric S. Eberhard]

Most people think they have to remove the resistor wire or 
splice.  No!  Get a 2 inch wire and put two small blades on 
it.  Force it into the back of the connector on both sides of the 
resistor.  Done.  Remove it in 2 seconds. E

At 06:17 PM 11/8/2011, you wrote:
>                                            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
> > > Message-ID:
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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.
> > >
> >
> >
> > Eric S. Eberhard
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> >
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> >
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Eric S. Eberhard
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