RE: last question on electronic ignition!

[Herb <zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just for the heck of it check the voltage on the output side of the MP
ballast resistor, bet it might be 12v.  They might just give you a ballast
resistor look alike to install that is technically a jumper to go along with
the KISS method.  (KISS Keep It Simple Stupid)  Just a thought!

         
 Herb 
 
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1959 Coronet 326 Poly
1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1
1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
1970 Challenger RT 440
1999 Durango SLT 5.9
2006 300-C Heritage 5.7
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 7/23/2009 3:53:01 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: last question on electronic ignition!
 
Dennis,
 
I love all the help, but gosh darn it now I'm really confused. As
mentioned, this is an MP conversion. My car kept cutting out
(electrically speaking) at idle, in drive, with accessories on. Folks
said it was low voltage to the new MP coil, and to jump the new ballast
resistor, which I did. Now the voltage is higher, and the car does not
cut out. YOu have warned me; will damage occur with this thing jumped?
Can I call MP, and does anyone have a number? Can we sort this out??
 
Zack
 
Dennis C. wrote:
>
> * STOP * REMOVE THE JUNPER * INSTALL THE NEW BALLAST RESISTOR *
>
> First and most important the only bad question is the question that is
> not asked.  Keep asking questions until you are satisfied with all of
> the answers.
>
> The point ignition system used a ballast resistor and a low voltage
> (primary side) coil.  When you turn the key to start the ignition switch
>
> bypasses the ballast resistor and puts full voltage to the coil for
> starting, when you release the key the resistor goes back in the circuit
>
> and reduces voltage to the coil.
>
> The Mopar electronic ignition works about the same as the point system
> except the control box does the switching.  As you found they sent a
> different ballast resistor.  You need to use their new resistor because
> the coil is still designed to run at a lower voltage.
>
> My Pertronix system was designed to run without a ballast resistor.  It
> uses a 12 volt coil.
>
> Don't mix apples and oranges, each system must be installed as designed.
>
> I think you very much like your new ignition system.
>
> Take Care
> Dennis C.
>
>
>
>
> laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > I installed the jumper wire (probably 16 gauge, did not have a 12
> > handy). My last question, I promise: If we have to jump the ballast
> > resistor,why does Mopar Performance include a new ballast resistor in
> > its conversion kit, and have you install it if the voltage won't be high
> >
> >
> > enough?
> >
> > Zack
>
>
>
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
 
 
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