RE: last question on electronic ignition!

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

If we're not using the Mopar coil we shouldn't need it. Right. I have an 
Accel Super Sport and I did away with the ballast resistor.
Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Dennis C. wrote:
> 
> * STOP * REMOVE THE JUNPER * INSTALL THE NEW BALLAST RESISTOR *
> 
> First and most important the only bad question is the question that is 
> not asked.  Keep asking questions until you are satisfied with all of 
> the answers.
> 
> The point ignition system used a ballast resistor and a low voltage 
> (primary side) coil.  When you turn the key to start the ignition switch 
> 
> bypasses the ballast resistor and puts full voltage to the coil for 
> starting, when you release the key the resistor goes back in the circuit 
> 
> and reduces voltage to the coil.
> 
> The Mopar electronic ignition works about the same as the point system 
> except the control box does the switching.  As you found they sent a 
> different ballast resistor.  You need to use their new resistor because 
> the coil is still designed to run at a lower voltage.
> 
> My Pertronix system was designed to run without a ballast resistor.  It 
> uses a 12 volt coil.
> 
> Don't mix apples and oranges, each system must be installed as designed.
> 
> I think you very much like your new ignition system.
> 
> Take Care
> Dennis C.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > 
> > I installed the jumper wire (probably 16 gauge, did not have a 12 
> > handy). My last question, I promise: If we have to jump the ballast 
> > resistor,why does Mopar Performance include a new ballast resistor in 
> > its conversion kit, and have you install it if the voltage won't be high 
> > 
> > 
> > enough?
> > 
> > Zack
> 
> 
> 
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard



Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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