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Old 08-05-14, 23:29
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I don't think you should have a neg from coil to battery the neg has to be broken to create a spark.
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Old 08-05-14, 23:39
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I have tried with and without (was told by the shop to put it on though)
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Old 08-05-14, 23:50
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I just google imaged ignition system and there are no images of the neg on the coil going to the battery, as I said before it is the neg being broken that creates the spark.
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Old 09-05-14, 00:08
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Like I say I tried with and without....

I have had a look inside the dizzy and it does not seem to have the plastic ring with the magnets on that I have seen.... Will need to ask about this methinks

That would explain a lot !
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Old 09-05-14, 00:34
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Hi Richard and Rob,

Electronic ignitions are not hooked up as conventional ignition circuits, here is a typical Pertronix set up.

http://www.geocities.ws/a65ragtop/VM...ertronix_4.jpg
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Yes, you must have the plastic collar that fits neatly on the breaker cam. The one in the Pertronix kit for my Dodge was a little loose so I used some aluminium tape to build up the cam.
As I recall there was no gap specified between the collar and the pickup so it can't be critical.

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Old 09-05-14, 12:43
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Spoken with the shop, the kit I have does not need the mag wheel, it works off the distance from the lobes on the drive.

I have confirmed my wiring with the shop and it's correct....... Looks like I will be pulling the kit off and sending it down for a check :-( delays delays delays

I will crack on with other bits and bobs in the interim
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