Ignition conversion

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by Dragdoc, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    Do I need some kind of ballast resistor for electronic conversion of my 1960 ignition?

    Directions only say that it “can” be installed in applications with a ballast resistor. In which case resistance is placed between the red wire and 12V switched source.
     
  2. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    1960 had one stock.
     
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  3. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    Ok, so I put the original wires that went to coil + back on along with the new distributor +?

    Tom, another question I have is, in converting to an aftermarket 4 bbl carb I no longer have the factory starter activation switch. As it is a unique Buick feature I want to keep that function.

    What is the best way to retrofit some kinda switch (recommendation) to work off of the carb? Its an Edelbrock AVS2


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  4. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    The only way I know is to get an original '57-'60 AFB Buick carb. I don't know of anyone that has tried to retrofit one on a non stock carb. Most take the easy way out & install a starter button mounted somewhere out of site.
     
  5. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    Aw nuts!
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    How does that actually work Tom? What's the mechanism like?
     
  7. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    So, Mr Tom, do I simply put original coil+ wires back in place and add the new red distributor + wire to those? Will that give the correct reduced voltage?

    oops, and is that little “can” supposed to be wired to coil + or -
     
  8. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    coil +
     
  9. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    Um...anyone know if simply putting the original coil + wires back in place along with the new red distributor + wire will give me the right end result? That is, voltage stepped down via the stock resistor and correct voltage to the distributor by the new red wire?
     
  10. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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