Re: [Amc-list] pertronix install on '63 american

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

With the ignition on, check the voltage on the
positive side of the coil (to ground).  It will
probably be something less than 12 volts, indicating
that you have a resistor wire in the circuit.  AMC did
not use ballast resistors, per se, but used a resistor
wire spliced into the circuit.  You will need a full
12 volts to the coil when the ignition is in the "run"
mode, I think.  

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
--- M Walter <redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello, I have recently replaced my delco generator
> with a delco 10si 
> alternator(three wire) on my '63 american
> convertible. It worked like a 
> dream, with nearly no modification.  I then
> installed a pertronix ignitor2 
> and blaster2 coil.  The darn thing ran so rough. I
> looked at the 
> troubleshooting list, and it said tomake sure there
> is no ballast resistor 
> leading to the coil. I can't find a ballast resistor
> anywhere. The '62 and 
> '63 shop manuals don't mention anywhere either,
> except for one diagram for 
> the autolite aternator equipped model. It doesn't
> discuss it there either.   
>   Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!    THANK
> YOU,  M, Walter   
> Traverse City, Mi.   redamc1963@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 
>
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