[Healeys] Electronic Ignition

[Mark LaPierre]

Never seen a ballast resistor on a Pertronix unit.   Thats one of the things 
that makes it a nice install.
Its hidden very well with out all the excess accessories.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "Leonard Berkowitz" <drberkowitz at hotmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electronic Ignition


> The main problem seems to be the proper installation. People do not seem 
> to read the fitting instructions fully.
> Most of the time (e.g. Pertronix or Lumenition) the total resistance over 
> the coil (plus ballast resistor if present) should be more than 3 Ohms. 
> Both coil and ballast resistor are generally around 1,5 Ohms each. So if a 
> ballast resistor is present connect up to the balast resistor and not 
> straight to the coil as is often done. Also disconnect the small white 
> yellow wire from the starter relay, this one will short the ballast 
> resistor to counteract the Voltage drop on the coil when the starter is 
> operated.
> If there is no ballast resistor make sure the impedance of the coil is 3 
> Ohms plus. If not get another coil with the proper impedance. Failing to 
> do so will lead to a fried electronic ignition after some time. It is the 
> reason that some systems acquired a bad name unjustfully, most of them 
> were fitted wrongly.
> Follow the fitting instructions to the letter and all should be well. Get 
> the proper polarity.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
>
> Leonard Berkowitz schreef:
>> I am considering converting to electronic ignition.  I would welcome 
>> comments
>> on experiences with them from the list.
>>
>> Is any brand substantially better then the others?  Moss sells Pertronix 
>> how
>> do they compare?
>>
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