<VV> Fw: Corvair stalling problem

[Bryan Blackwell]

That doesn't sound right, the resistor is a wire in the harness.  Try measuring the voltage with the coil disconnected and I'll bet you see about 8 with the key on.

You can tap into the harness at the body connector to get 12 volts and run a wire from there.  I plan on doing the same thing to our '62 with a Pertronix sometime soon.

--Bryan

On Oct 18, 2010, at 8:48 PM, PETER INMAN wrote:

>   I have a Pertronics II on the shelf that I`m going to install real soon. 
> Question, What should my voltage from the wire harnus check at the coil? I 
> thought that there was a resister to reduce voltage but the voltage at the coil 
> checks in the mid 12 volt range while the engine is running and 3.5 volts with 
> just the key on engine not running.  If I have12 volts and its correct I 
> shouldnt have to find alternitive 12 volt power sourse to power up the Flame 
> Thrower coil and Pertronics,right? All sugestions welcome and appriciated.