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gotmud · 01-03-2004, 01:50 PM

Im trying to rewire the ignition on my 68 chevy c10 with a 307...thats where the trouble began. Im installing the pertronix coil replacement module and it says if you have a ballast resister wire it one way...if you done wire it another....
Does anyone know if this truck has a ballast resister? It was bone stock before I touched it....it was my grandads farm truck.
I was hoping to crank it today after an engine rebuild.
Thanks in advance for the help if you can.
Glenn in Atlanta

jhwkns · 01-03-2004, 01:54 PM

The stock ignition wire is a resistor wire. It acts the same as a ballast resistor. Welcome to the board from Las Vegas!

dwaite72lnghrn · 01-03-2004, 01:59 PM

The distributor wire is a resistor wire. I haven't used your distributor but the GM HEI need full power so you need to run a 10 gauge wire to the distrib from a switched power source. I would imagine it is the same with the pertronix. If you look at the difference in the instructions between the to it will have you bypass the resistor most likely. maybe someone who has put one in can add here but I think you will be ok.

gotmud · 01-03-2004, 04:07 PM

The wire that was connected to the + terminal on the coil looks like it goes inside the firewall. Do I need to replace this wire with a new wire????
Electronics isnt my bag! Maybe I should have stuck with the points....
Glenn

gotmud · 01-03-2004, 04:53 PM

I also cant figure out how to get the manual choke cable off. I replaced the 2 barrel with an edelbrock 4 barrel and now the choke cable is about 4 inches to short. It connects to the opposite side of the carb is why. Any ideas on where to get a new choke cable or how to make the existing one longer.
Again thanks for the help.
Glenn in Atlanta

dwaite72lnghrn · 01-03-2004, 06:23 PM

Check the instructions, if it said take out the resistor run a new 10 gauge wire from the fuse block to the distrib.
As far as the choke goes the auto parts store should have the parts to adapt the choke cable or go with the edelbrock electric choke, the electric choke on the 1406 and 1411 is a lot nicer that a manual choke up here in cold weather.

jhow66 · 01-03-2004, 11:48 PM

Leave the wire(YELLOW) as is on + side of coil. Run RED wire from module to switch source on fuse panel. Run BLACK wire from module to -side of coil. Just changed one on a 72--runs fine.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-04-2004, 01:49 AM

What jhow66 said. I actually just replaced mine (pertronix) with a under cap module from GMC pauls. It's a Breakerless SE http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Bre...20&%20Info.htm
Easy to install uses the stock wire.

PanelDeland · 01-04-2004, 02:10 AM

Hey got mud, where at in 'Lanta is you.I live across the hiway from Cumberland Mall.PM me and we can get together to do a Junkyard scrounge run sometime

Quagmire · 01-14-2004, 11:23 PM

you can probably get a replacement choke cable at autozone/pepboys/etc.

so are you switching to or from an hei?

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-15-2004, 07:09 AM

He's switching from points to a pertronix module.

Grim Reaper · 01-15-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PanelDeland
Hey got mud, where at in 'Lanta is you.I live across the hiway from Cumberland Mall.PM me and we can get together to do a Junkyard scrounge run sometime

You move? I thought you lived in Cartersville.

I work in Cartersville live in marietta area east of town center I mean hell...I mean center.

01-03-2004, 01:50 PM	#1
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	stumped Im trying to rewire the ignition on my 68 chevy c10 with a 307...thats where the trouble began. Im installing the pertronix coil replacement module and it says if you have a ballast resister wire it one way...if you done wire it another.... Does anyone know if this truck has a ballast resister? It was bone stock before I touched it....it was my grandads farm truck. I was hoping to crank it today after an engine rebuild. Thanks in advance for the help if you can. Glenn in Atlanta

01-03-2004, 01:54 PM	#2
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	The stock ignition wire is a resistor wire. It acts the same as a ballast resistor. Welcome to the board from Las Vegas! __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-03-2004, 01:59 PM	#3
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	The distributor wire is a resistor wire. I haven't used your distributor but the GM HEI need full power so you need to run a 10 gauge wire to the distrib from a switched power source. I would imagine it is the same with the pertronix. If you look at the difference in the instructions between the to it will have you bypass the resistor most likely. maybe someone who has put one in can add here but I think you will be ok. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

01-03-2004, 06:23 PM	#6
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Check the instructions, if it said take out the resistor run a new 10 gauge wire from the fuse block to the distrib. As far as the choke goes the auto parts store should have the parts to adapt the choke cable or go with the edelbrock electric choke, the electric choke on the 1406 and 1411 is a lot nicer that a manual choke up here in cold weather. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

01-03-2004, 11:48 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Leave the wire(YELLOW) as is on + side of coil. Run RED wire from module to switch source on fuse panel. Run BLACK wire from module to -side of coil. Just changed one on a 72--runs fine. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-03-2004, 04:07 PM	#4
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	The wire that was connected to the + terminal on the coil looks like it goes inside the firewall. Do I need to replace this wire with a new wire???? Electronics isnt my bag! Maybe I should have stuck with the points.... Glenn

01-03-2004, 04:53 PM	#5
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	I also cant figure out how to get the manual choke cable off. I replaced the 2 barrel with an edelbrock 4 barrel and now the choke cable is about 4 inches to short. It connects to the opposite side of the carb is why. Any ideas on where to get a new choke cable or how to make the existing one longer. Again thanks for the help. Glenn in Atlanta

01-04-2004, 01:49 AM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	What jhow66 said. I actually just replaced mine (pertronix) with a under cap module from GMC pauls. It's a Breakerless SE http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/Bre...20&%20Info.htm Easy to install uses the stock wire. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-04-2004, 02:10 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Hey got mud, where at in 'Lanta is you.I live across the hiway from Cumberland Mall.PM me and we can get together to do a Junkyard scrounge run sometime __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-14-2004, 11:23 PM	#10
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	you can probably get a replacement choke cable at autozone/pepboys/etc. so are you switching to or from an hei? __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

01-15-2004, 07:09 AM	#11
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	He's switching from points to a pertronix module. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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