RE: last question on electronic ignition!

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

* STOP * REMOVE THE JUNPER * INSTALL THE NEW BALLAST RESISTOR *

First and most important the only bad question is the question that is 
not asked.  Keep asking questions until you are satisfied with all of 
the answers.

The point ignition system used a ballast resistor and a low voltage 
(primary side) coil.  When you turn the key to start the ignition switch 
bypasses the ballast resistor and puts full voltage to the coil for 
starting, when you release the key the resistor goes back in the circuit 
and reduces voltage to the coil.

The Mopar electronic ignition works about the same as the point system 
except the control box does the switching.  As you found they sent a 
different ballast resistor.  You need to use their new resistor because 
the coil is still designed to run at a lower voltage.

My Pertronix system was designed to run without a ballast resistor.  It 
uses a 12 volt coil.

Don't mix apples and oranges, each system must be installed as designed.

I think you very much like your new ignition system.

Take Care
Dennis C.




laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I installed the jumper wire (probably 16 gauge, did not have a 12 
> handy). My last question, I promise: If we have to jump the ballast 
> resistor,why does Mopar Performance include a new ballast resistor in 
> its conversion kit, and have you install it if the voltage won't be high 
> 
> enough?
> 
> Zack



1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard


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