Wiring mini starter w/ pertronix

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by alburk, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. alburk

    alburk Active Member

    I would like to confirm...

    I have Pertronix Igniter electronic ignition and replaced my stock starter with a Powermaster ministarter. Same old question that never seems to be clearly defined...what about the stock resistance wire from the fuse box to the coil and the yellow resistance bypass wire from the starter to the coil.

    My understanding after talking to Pertronix and Powermaster...

    Pertronix Igniter can/should run on the stock resistance wire. Although they state that the key is the coil should be 1.5-4.5 ohms max.

    If using stock resistance wire, still need the bypass wire to give coil 12 V while cranking.

    Power master mini starter has 2 terminals, main battery and solenoid...no "R" terminal for the yellow bypass wire providing 12 V while cranking.

    Powermaster sells a diode wiring harness that attaches to a third terminal on the opposite side of the solenoid as the solenoid and battery terminals. This diode harness provides 12 V to the yellow bypass wire for the coil during cranking. It prevents feedback to the solenoid...it's one way to the coil 12 V. In effect this harness converts the mini starter to a stock starter wiring scenario.

    FWIW

    Will followup after installed.
     

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