I have my 235ci engine on my truck chassis (engine, starter, distributor, ignition coil, battery, generator, everything hooked up) but I do not have my Cab on it yet, so I do NOT have an Ignition Switch wired in. I am using a Pertronix Electronic igniter in my distributor. It is the 1168LS.
Question is: Since I do not have the ignition switch installed yet, do I need to connect the (+) Positive on the Ignition coil to the (+) on the Battery or a power source?
Getting ready to start the engine for the first time this Saturday. I allready have the (+)POS from battery to Starter. Have the (-)NEG from battery to Engine Bell Housing and from there I have a Ground Strap from Bell Housing to Frame. I have the (+)POS from Distributor connected to (+)POS on the Ignition Coil. Also have the (-)NEG from Distributor to the (-)NEG on the Ignition Coil....but alas, since there is no Ignition Switch, do I need a power source (battery) direct to the ignition coil?
Many thanks & apologies if the above has overstated the obvious, very new to this.
