Pertronix coil question

[sockpatty]

My question is on the voltage going into the coil and whether or not I'm too run another wire. The coil is the flame thrower2 0.6 ohm part#45011.
with ignition on I have 12volts on the wires that go to the positive terminal. From what I read,that is good. But since the the internet has either not enough info or too much info,its got me double thinking this.
I'm running the igniter2 part#91146a.
so basically I'm just looking for a confirmation that I'm good to go.

 

[Scott Danforth]

so, what engine and ignition system are you working on?

 

[sockpatty]

The engine is a mcm 3.0 liter 181. No serial number.
it's a points ignition being converted.

 

[achris]

You do need to run a new 12v wire. That wire that you are measuring 12v on it a resistance wire. With nothing on the end, yes, you'll see 12v, but as soon as a load is on it, that voltage will drop, and the system may stop working.

Chris......

 

[sockpatty]

Perfect. Thank you.