A few quick Pertronix questions

[followingsea]

"I'm installing a Pertroni

"I'm installing a Pertronix kit in my AQ140A/AQ125A. I got the Pertronix "used", i.e. open box and no instructions. I've checked with Pertronix and it's the right one for my motor.

Questions:

1) What is the proper AIR GAP between the magnetic "donut" and the module?

2) Is my stock Bosch Distributor okay to use with the Pertronix?

3) Finally, I've the Coil wired up this way (See below). Is it correct?

On the POS (+) side of the Coil:
RED wire from the Pertronix and the PURPLE wire going to the back to the ALTERNATOR (With the Resistor in-line near the ALT's backside).

On the NEG (-) side of the Coil:
The BLACK wire from the Pertronix and the GRAY wire feeding to the TACH.

Is this correct?"

 

[followingsea]

"OOOPs, I meant IS MY BOSCH CO

"OOOPs, I meant IS MY BOSCH COIL okay with the Pertronix.

"

 

[el_pescador]

"Dennis,

1) Check this

"Dennis,

1) Check this

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/82166.shtml

2) Yes, but make sure it is a 12V coil, 3 ohm resistance, and do not use a resistor between the coil and the ignition switch.

3) Yes, plus the purple wire coming from the ignition switch.

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[followingsea]

"E.P.,
Thanks for the link!

"E.P.,
Thanks for the link! I spent 15 minutes or so searching the Pertronix discussions and missed the one with the answers I needed!

Do I still use the Resistor (on the Purple wire) going from the + on the coil and then back to the rear of the Alternator?"

 

[el_pescador]

"Yes, you must use that one, o

"Yes, you must use that one, or the engine may not shut down when you turn the ignition key off."

 

[followingsea]

"Thanks E.P..

I've got

"Thanks E.P..

I've got a can of worms today. Trying to start a newly rebuilt motor with the Weber added. Wouldn't fire up so I'm adding the Pertronix. Always something....

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