Re: Pertronix Wiring

["Jeff Reeves" <jeffr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On my 72 Javelin 304, I have the Pertronix red wire going to the "+"
terminal on the coil, and of course the black wire goes to the "-" side of
the coil. Has been working just fine for about 3 years or so now. The
Pertronix would *like* to have a full 12 volts, but it's just as happy with
the ~6.5 to 7 volts at the coil that is normal in a resistance wire/resistor
situation. 

Electronic ignition is just about one of the best improvements ever made in
automotive technology. My Javelin picked up about 3 MPG on the highway
simply by installing the Pertronix, going from 16 MPG to 19 MPG. Plus, the
quicker/easier starts and smoother idle make it well worthwhile.

Points are best used in cars that are seldom driven or where dependability
isn't as much of an issue, such as in a show car. I know there are the
diehards who insist on using points exclusively, but points are a
technological relic. 

Jeff Reeves
Auburn GA
79 Spirit GT
72 Javelin SST
69 Ambassador DPL


From: "Neil Shaw" <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "The List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Pertronix Wiring
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 15:06:55 -0600
Message-ID: <FAEPIOEBCLAPEDHBGHLDKEADCCAA.neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

I'm installing the Pertronix electronic ignition in our '72 Javelin with a
304. Many of you have done this and I want to get confirmation that I'm
hooking the red wire in the correct place.
According to the instructions it goes to the + side of the coil if you do
not have a ballast resistor in the line from the starter relay. If you do
have a ballast resistor it goes before that wire reaches the coil. As far as
I can tell from studying the TSM, V8's do not have a ballast resistor or
resistor wire before the coil. So I should connect the red wire directly to
the + side of the coil. Am I correct on this?
Thanks for the help,
Neil Shaw