Re: [Amc-list] Wiring help to change from Pertronix to Duraspark distributor requested....

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jerry,

I've said it before if your car has the stock ignition you have the Prestolite ignition, not the Pertronix. Pertronix is an aftermarket system which replaces the points and condenser in a Delco points type distributor. I assume you mean Prestolite.  The Prestolite system is set up similar to the Ford Duraspark, but I don't have a diagram for the Duraspark so I can't give you any more information.  I advise you to get the TSM for the 76 model you have now and also get access to a wiring diagram for an 80s Durspark system.  It should be fairly easy to splice in the new system.  I think they both have a Hall-effect distributor which triggers the spark signal to the module and the coil operates on a full 12 volts.

Joe Fulton



--- On Thu, 3/26/09, Jerry Casper <gremlingts@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Jerry Casper <gremlingts@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Amc-list] Wiring help to change from Pertronix to Duraspark distributor requested....
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 5:30 PM
> Ok, are there any FAQ's out there for splicing in the
> Duraspark distributor into a Pertronix system? Trying to
> convert my '76 Hornet wagon to a better system, thanks
> to Mark Price in WV. Thanks , Mark! 
> Any pointers on wiring in a Duraspark would be appreciated,
> or point towards some site which explains how. Thanks!
> 
> Gremlin GT Jerry 
> 
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