Pertronix install vs. wiring diagram

dodgedartgt said

Okay, did that test. With both terminals pulled off, I have power on the Dark Blue / Dark Blue w/ Trace side. So, now I gotta figure a way to connect without splicing into one of them, without ruining the connector. Guess I'll stop at Radio Shack in the AM and see they have a combo male / female spade connector. Then I should be golden.

Mike in FL

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I think you are confused.

You MUST connect the resistor connectors together, then hook the original coil wire to the coil, and the Pertronix to the coil +

Otherwise, you won't get "start" voltage, known on the diagram as "IGN2"

Look at the ignition switch diagram

IGN 1 dark blue is "run" and goes to the "switch" side of the ballast, and also branches off and feeds the VR

IGN 2 comes off the switch, brown, goes through the bulkhead and to the coil + side of the ballast. This is start voltage, and must be connected.