That is correct. The ignition system bypasses the ballast resistor during
cranking, so if the ballast resistor is bad, the car will still start
normally (if everything else is OK), but as soon as the key is released, the
car will stall. I thought I put that in my first response, but perhaps I
forgot. Usually, when a car won't start after storage, and it isn't a fuel
problem, it is dirt on the points. Just clean them and give it a try - a
steel nail file works well (don't use an emory board or sandpaper, it leaves
grit behind). If this does it, buy a new set of points and a new condenser,
and replace both at an early date.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Ballast resistor
> Ballast resistors can be bought new from Chrysler still. I believe also
> that if the resistor is no good, the car will start but will die the
instant
> you release the ignition key.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Imp1983@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:26 PM
> Subject: IML: Ballast resistor
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Yes, it could be the ballast resistor. My Dad learned from his friend at
> work the trick of shorting it out with a screw driver temporarily, to get
> the
> car ('69 Coronet) started. We've always had Mopars, and once he figured
> this
> out, we kept a spare handy in the trunk.
>
> Came in handy a few times. I have a couple of spares myself. I got them
> from American Science and Surplus (JerryCo). They may still have some
left.
> They had some Mopar horns at one time to.
>
> Try http://www.sciplus.com/about.cfm
>
> If the ballast resistor is dead, you can crank until doomsday (or your
> starter burns up!).
>
>
>
>
>
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