Points wiring

[rtoomey641]

Hi Possible bad petronix want to try points does the wire go to positive or negative side of coil 485 Mercruiser Thanks

 

[salty3rd]

I would stick with elecronic ignition, points are a PITA.

 

[achris]

Hi Possible bad petronix want to try points does the wire go to positive or negative side of coil 485 Mercruiser Thanks

ifyoumustgowithpointswhichinmyopinionisastepbackab out40yearsthenthepointsconnecttothenegativeoftheco ilandthepositiveofthecoilconnectsto12vviaaballastresistor dontforgetthecondensor Cheers

 

[bruceb58]

Hi Possible bad petronix want to try points does the wire go to positive or negative side of coil 485 Mercruiser Thanks

I guess I will be the one that answers your question....negative. I also don't blame you. I didn't put Pertronix on an engine I used to own to replace points because of the reliability issue.

 

[Bt Doctur]

If you can tie your shoes ,you can install and maintain a points system.Be sure to include the resistance wire or the ballast resistor in the circuit.