<VV> Ignition question

[Joel McGregor]

Yes, the original is a resistor wire.  You won't see a voltage difference through the resistor wire with an open circuit (no load).  The EM turbos had a normal wire but I'm not sure on the LM.  You could tell because the turbo had a resistor block between the coil and the engine harness.
Joel McGregor


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From: VirtualVairs [virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] on behalf of Paul Michalczyk via VirtualVairs [virtualvairs at corvair.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:54 AM
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Subject: <VV> Ignition question

Greetings,

I am installing a DIS (distributorless ignition system) which requires a
12 V source. My question is, is there a resistor, or resistor wire, in
the positive lead to the original distributor? The wiring diagram in the
factory manual does not show any resistors or resistor wire, unless you
count the voltage drop through the 20gauge wire from the ignition switch
to the coil. Checking voltage at the coil, I find a .4 V drop, with no
load. I would like to use the existing wire, if possible. If I do,
should I remove the wire from the starter solenoid? As always, many
thanks for your help and advice.

Paul Michalczyk
65 Corsa convertible, L100268