1968 Corvette transistorized ignition question.

[BLACKLS5]

Does the T.I. system not use the cloth covered resistor wire to the +side of the coil? The illustration on line looks like it doesn't but has a separate white wire coming from the T.I. box. I tried firing it up for the first time and it seems like it wants to start after you stop cranking and return to the run position. I put an HEI in it and it started right up. Is there in fact a separate wire that goes to the positive side of the coil instead of the resistor wire?

[William]

The K66 ignition needs constant 12v supply. The resistor wire is bypassed.

Here's how it was configured for a Camaro. Since it was a Corvette option, there must have been a dedicated harness for it.

[napa68]

Does this help?

http://tispecialty.com/print/2.pdf

[BLACKLS5]

Originally Posted by napa68

Does this help?

http://tispecialty.com/print/2.pdf

Yes, That's the illustration I was referring to. I don't see any cut or spliced wires anywhere but I also don't see the white wire that goes to the coil. I'll do some more digging. I had the resistor wire going to the coil so I'm sure that's why it wouldn't start. Thanks

[napa68]

Let's throw this in for good measure......

[BLACKLS5]

Thank you Sir.

[Tuna Joe]

I’ll also add that if your battery isn’t fully charged it will not start.