<VV> Pertronix question

[Larry Forman]

Hi Padgett,
You are correct about the positive connected condenser and it is only for 
radio ignition noise suppression.

I guess Pertronix did the current calculations and to assure full coil 
saturation needs all that current and not to have it limited by the series 
impedance of  a smaller gauge wire.  Yes, a relay would likely be the best 
way to assure the best current flow and minimize the stress on the original 
Corvair wiring and switches.  Replacing a modern relay is a lot less 
expensive then replacing the stock Corvair wiring, connectors and 
switches.  I would probably comply with their guidelines for best performance.

Larry

At 10:46 PM 11/26/2005 -0500, Padgett wrote:
>Now that I have both the Ignitor II and Flamethrower II coil mounted with 
>a direct 12v feed, does the condenser on the coil bracket that goes to the 
>+ side of the coil (I assume for radio static suppression) serve any purpose ?
>
>Also, both the Ignitor and Coil pamphlets say to connect the 12v with a 12 
>gauge conductor. Since the pink lead is only 18 gauge is this necessary or 
>should I install a relay to protect the ignition switch ?
>
>Since the new coil is only .6 ohm, that would sound like 20 amps during 
>the "on" cycle (which is about 1/3 of the time) and the pink feed  from 
>the switch is only 18 gauge. OTOH a coil is almost pure inductance so 
>voltage always leads current (eli the ice man). Am I concerned about 
>nothing again ?
>
>Pertronix does not seem to have an e-mail response line.
>
>Padgett