<VV> Resistor Question - Update

[BobHelt at aol.com]

Hi  Eric, 
I  think maybe you misinterpreted what I said. I was trying to point out 
that you  may or may not want the ballast resistor to remain in the circuit 
depending on  the primary resistance of the coil you will be using. If you are 
using a  1.5 ohm coil then you will need to keep the ballast resistance in 
the  circuit since applying +12 volts directly to the coil will hasten its  
demise as well as that of the Ignitor I. If you disagree with this 
statement,  then you really need to go back and relearn some things. However if you 
have a 3  ohm coil, then the resistor should not be used. 
In  addition, I already pointed out that the red wire will work OK if it is 
 connected to a switched +12 volt source, but it will also work if it is  
connected to the + coil terminal as stated in Pertronix’s instructions step  
13 listed below. (and this is how the Corvair Underground recommends  it be 
connected). Note that Pertronix says that the red wire should receive any  
voltage from 8 to 16 volts on their web pages copied below. So while ideally 
the  red wire could receive +12 volts but it will work just fine on  less.  
Specifications 
·         Operating Voltage:  8-V to 16-V DC 
ONLINE  PERTRONIX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
12 VOLT  NEGATIVE GROUND APPLICATIONS 
For  12-volt negative ground systems. 
Compatible with “points style” coils. 
Do  not use “HEI” type coils. 
Read  all instructions before attempting to install... 
1.  Turn the ignition switch off or disconnect the  battery. 
2.  Remove the distributor cap and rotor. Do not disconnect the spark  plug 
wires. 
3.  Examine the cap and rotor for wear or damage. Replace as  needed. 
4.  Remove the points, condenser, and grommet. 
5.  The Ignitor does not require any modification to the distributor.  
Therefore 
the  points, condenser and hardware can be used as  backup. 
6.  Clean any oil or dirt from the breaker plate and point  cam. 
7.  Install the Ignitor plate onto the breaker plate, and fasten Ignitor 
plate  in 
place. 
8.  If the distributor ground wire was removed during the installation  
process, 
be  sure to re-attach it securely. 
9.  Install the magnet sleeve over distributor shaft and onto the point  
cam. 
Rotate sleeve until a slight locating position is felt before  applying 
pressure. With sleeve lined up on point cam, press down firmly  insuring 
the  sleeve is fully seated. 
10.  Insert both wires through the hole in the distributor housing. Pull  
the 
grommet into place. Make sure that the wires do not interfere with  any 
moving parts. 
11.  Replace the rotor and distributor cap. Make sure that all spark plug  
wires 
are  attached securely. 
12.  Connect the Ignitor black wire to the negative (-) side of the 
ignition  coil. 
13.  Connect the Ignitor red wire to the positive (+) side of the ignition  
coil. 
14.  Reconnect the battery and make sure all wires are connected  
correctly. 
15.  The engine can now be started. Let the engine run for a few minutes  
and 
then  set the timing in the conventional manner. 
0000 008797  12/01 
Regards, 
Bob  Helt 


 
In a message dated 11/9/2011 11:54:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
flash at vicsmba.com writes:

Bob,

I am sorry to disagree with you so strongly since I  know you 
generally know 10 times more than I do on most things -- I just  am 
pretty good with computer stuff and Ignitors in general.

I am  unsure what you are reading on Pertronix Web site -- the on line  
instructions are clear that it MUST have 12 volts to the  
Ignitor.