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> Distributor Concerns on my 1.7
Literati914
post Feb 2 2025, 12:43 PM
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This electronic points replacement unit was installed on my 1.7 when the engine was rebuilt, just before I got the car (engine never started or reinstalled at that point). Now the engine is in (5 years later) and I’m getting ready to try to fire it up for the first time. I’ve turned my attention to the distributor and since I have no experience with these electronic inserts and no installation instructions or paperwork, would first like to know if anyone recognizes this particular unit? - it’s red and I’m only seeing black ones on type 4 when searching. And is there any glaring mistakes that you guys see to the installation?


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post Feb 2 2025, 01:07 PM
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I don’t recognize the electronic ignition and can’t comment on that.

Regarding ballast resistor, measure the primary side of the coil you intend to use. Should be around 3-4 ohms. If it has an internal ballast resistor don’t use the external resistor.

Using a coil with too low of primary resistance will burn points or will destroy an electronic ignition.

Here are the Pertronix instructions as an example:

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