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Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/14/04 4:39pm Message 1 of 6
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Marion, IA - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.
I just received my Pertronix in the mail. I was going thru the installation instructions, it mentioned a ballast resistor. I don't know if my '69 has one or not, or what one looks like? I was hoping mine doesn't have one so I can just hook it to the coil.
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Matt


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Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/14/04 5:17pm Message 2 of 6
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Canada
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette Coupe, 350 LT-1, 4 Spd.
Hi Matt, The ballast resistor in my 71 is mounted against the firewall on the drivers side. It is about 4" long and white in color. The ballast connects to the coil (+) terminal...you can trace it back from there.

I just installed a pertronix myself. I had a bit of fun with it too. I hope this helps.


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Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/14/04 5:24pm Message 3 of 6
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Easton, PA - USA
Joined: 11/6/2003
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.
Matt normally cars that have points in them do have resistor wire going to the coil to drop the volts.I put a Crane XR-1 kit in my 73 and it had resistor wire.Hope this helps you out.
Dave


Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/15/04 7:37am Message 4 of 6
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Marion, IA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.
O.K. One last question. The pink resistor wire that goes to the coil plugs in at the fuse box. Do I tie into that wire or can I unplug it and plug the Pertronix into the ignition port on the fuse box?
Thanks,
Matt


Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/15/04 3:57pm Message 5 of 6
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Easton, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.
Matt, better ask Chet on that one since he just installed his.My Crane kit went to the coil.Simple 2 wire hook up.

Dave


Pertronix install question

Posted: 10/15/04 5:28pm Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette Coupe, 350 LT-1, 4 Spd.
Hi Matt,

The pink wire should be fine providing it is the 12-gauge wire that goes to a 12V ignition source.


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