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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: 78centurian on August 26, 2009, 09:08:51 PM

Title: does a pertronix ignitor 2 coil.....
Post by: 78centurian on August 26, 2009, 09:08:51 PM

need a ballast resistor???

Title: Re: does a pertronix ignitor 2 coil.....
Post by: Luckie Stiff on August 26, 2009, 09:20:37 PM

Measure your voltage at coil positive, if it is 12 volts or higher with a full battery charge you will either want a 1.5 ohm or higher resistance coil or a 1 ohm ballast resistor. If you measure 8 or 9 volts you do not need a ballast resistor. If you are doing this with a PerTronix Ignitor installed, do not leave the ignition on for more than 30 seconds while reading the voltage or you can fry the module.