Can a Pertronix Flamethrower coil be used with conventional points without damaging anything? UticaGeoff
YES, that is perfectly acceptable. You can use the Pertronix FlameThrower coil with your points ignition system. According to the Pertronix web site: FROM: http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/coils/40000_volt.aspx FLAMETHROWER COIL While it's the perfect coil to go with the PerTronix Ignitor breakerless ignition, our 40,000 volt Flame-Thrower canister coil can benefit virtually any distributor type inductive system. Its higher voltage allows larger spark plug gaps for added power, smoother response and better fuel economy. These coils are internally resisted so they are compatible with many ignition systems. All right, keep us posted! Take care.
It draws triple the current of a stock coil, .3 ohms vs 1 ohm. I would think that it would burn that resistor wire in short order. It should also burn the points up in 1/3 the time. Why don't you use the complete system with the Ingitor III like it was intended. If you do use it with points, find a .3 ohm balast resistor and a different 12 volt source.
Thanks Phil. I am staying with points. Was just curious if this coil would be compatible. What is a good brand new coil these days that go with points?
As it turns out there are different Flame thrower coils. Part number 40011 has an 1.5 ohm primary and should work fine with your points and built-in resistor wire. Do not use the Flame Thrower III coil. Sorry for the confusion.
No problem. Thanks. This one has an output of 40.000 volts. The AC Delco U505 also has an 1.5 ohm primary and 20.000 volts output that you know of? Those numbers aren't easy to find on the net.
