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| Ansbacher |
 Jan 24 2020, 11:49 AM
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I am preparing to install a Pertronix Ignitor (1847A) in my '74 2.0L with dual carbs. I am running a stock coil. The instructions mention the possibility of the presence of a ballast resistor in the ignition system. How do I determine if my car has one; where would it be located? Or, do I perform an ohm test of some sort to tell? If so, what is the procedure?
Any help much appreciated. Ansbacher |
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| malcolm2 |
Jan 24 2020, 11:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States 
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It would be between the coil and the electronic module. I had to add one to mine to keep the volts down and not burn up the module. I don't have petronix, I used HOT SPARK.
So if you are going from points to electronic, I would say you don't have one. Mine are just a white ceramic looking block 2" long with male connectors on each end. I had to go thru four or five "sizes" to get the volts down. |
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| Tdskip |
Jan 24 2020, 11:57 AM
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Get other opinions here but I think not, don't want one in the circuit.
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| porschetub |
Jan 24 2020, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(Tdskip @ Jan 25 2020, 06:57 AM)  Get other opinions here but I think not, don't want one in the circuit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) also make sure your coil isn't internally ballasted,the Bosch GT40 coil for example. |
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| malcolm2 |
Jan 24 2020, 05:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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This is what the HOT SPARK folks say the BR is for and how to install etc....
External Ballast Resistor: If the charging system voltage, measured at the coil's + terminal, is more than 14.0 volts at any RPM level, the voltage regulator likely needs replacing or a 1.4 Ohm ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red HotSpark ignition wire. Too much voltage can damage the ignition module and other electronic components. Again, this is HOT SPARK. You should check and see if Petronix has similar tests. Was your question, should I install a BR, or Do you currently have a BR? I thought it was the latter. |
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| DickSteinkamp |
Jan 24 2020, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Jan 24 2020, 03:20 PM) This is what the HOT SPARK folks say the BR is for and how to install etc.... External Ballast Resistor: If the charging system voltage, measured at the coil's + terminal, is more than 14.0 volts at any RPM level, the voltage regulator likely needs replacing or a 1.4 Ohm ballast resistor should be wired between the coil's + terminal and the red HotSpark ignition wire. Too much voltage can damage the ignition module and other electronic components. Again, this is HOT SPARK. You should check and see if Petronix has similar tests. Was your question, should I install a BR, or Do you currently have a BR? I thought it was the latter. Pertronix is the opposite. No ballast resistor. Also, they are best with their flamethrower coil. "A. Recommended Installation: Many vehicles came equipped with ballast resistor or resistance wire. To achieve optimum performance from the Ignitor II ignition system, we recommend removal of these components." Pertronix instructions |
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