Originally Posted By: jalopy45 #4899
I've installed a new Pertronix unit on my 66 Valiant and I'm not getting any spark. I bought it at a swap meet so no warranty, now considering a Mopar electronic unit off a newer car. Is the wiring similar to mu\y stock unit? How about the ballast resistor?


Is this an Ignitor or an Ignitor II unit? The original Ignitor would not survive long if the key was left on with the engine not actually running - like during basic key-on electrical testing - or if just left absent minded on :-(

Here's a link to the installation instructions over at MGA Guru it shows the variations in wiring versus stock points.

Also, an interesting overview of a discussion with Pertronix support over at Corvair Center circa '09.