Ignition: wiring help

[cbass]

I picked up this engine from a 63 lark. the previous owner said he had someone convert it to electronic ignition. its in my 63 wagon now i was wondering if anyone has done something similar if so could you give any advice on how to wire it up.

[sals54]

If its an after market system, you'll need to go online with the brand and model to find a wiring schematic.
BTW, how on earth did that engine get painted Dodge Red???? Where's the yellow valve cover???? Have you no shame???? Just kidding, of course.

[christophe]

Welcome to the Forum, José.
As far as I can see, the yellow box looks like the one I have one my car. It is there to assist ignition points by taking all the current when they are opened.
Usually, there are four wires. One goes to earth and another one is feeded by + coming from the ignition switch. Then, you have a wire coming from the distributor, and another one going to the coil.
It would help to have a look inside the dist to see if you still have points or not.
Nice day to all.

[doofus]

Hint, that is a Chrysler Electronic Ignition control box.Grandson's 63 lark 259 was converted in the '90's and been going ever since. will dig out schematic later today. Luck Doofus

[christophe]

[gordr]

Hint, that is a Chrysler Electronic Ignition control box.Grandson's 63 lark 259 was converted in the '90's and been going ever since. will dig out schematic later today. Luck Doofus

Some of those Chrysler Corp electronic ignitions used a dual ballast resistor, and some used a single, as per the schematic posted by Christophe. So determine which model ignitor box the previous owner used, and get the appropriate wiring diagram. Also, when doing the install, run a new #14 wire from the "IGN" post on the ignition switch to the ballast resistor, and disconnect and tape off the existing pink resistor wire at each end.

[doofus]

Thanks Christophe my schematic is from '78 vintage w/dual resistor. temporarily down to one eye so you saved some blinking. wonder how it will be triggered, points or pickup coil? gutting a slant six dist might yield some needed parts.Luck cbass, Doofus

[christophe]

Thanks Christophe my schematic is from '78 vintage w/dual resistor. temporarily down to one eye so you saved some blinking. wonder how it will be triggered, points or pickup coil? gutting a slant six dist might yield some needed parts.Luck cbass, Doofus

You're welcome Gérald. Once you've provided the réal name of this setup, it was easy.
Nice day to all.

[cbass]

If its an after market system, you'll need to go online with the brand and model to find a wiring schematic.
BTW, how on earth did that engine get painted Dodge Red???? Where's the yellow valve cover???? Have you no shame???? Just kidding, of course.

Oh its there hahah the PO had it in a red lark sedan

[cbass]

You're welcome Gérald. Once you've provided the réal name of this setup, it was easy.
Nice day to all.

Thank you both!! just need to pick up a ballast resistor and i should be set. Also i was able to make contact with the PO of the motor and he was able to find this thought id share