Re: [FWDLK] MOTOR HEAD IGNITION SYSTEM QUESTION
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Re: [FWDLK] MOTOR HEAD IGNITION SYSTEM QUESTION



And, of course, if/when you might install a Pertronix electronic ignition system, to ensure as hot of a spark as possible, they recommend that NO ballast resistor be installed (although you can leave the OEM-guy still residing next to the coil; just
not actually wired to it).


Neil Vedder


William Huff wrote:
GMs used a resistance WIRE rather than a ballast resister.

Bill Huff


At 1/19/201006:13 PM, DOLORES ECKERSON wrote:
Hello All
JIM R--feel free to chime in....................

Concerning the ballast resistor on our cars,,,,,,,,,,,
The service manual states about .7 ohm
Most old mopar units that I measured are about  1 ohm

What would be the harm,,if any,,in using a .2 ohm or a 2 ohm resister
Would the points OR coil OR operation really be effected in going that much higher or lower in resistance??

For what its worth , CHEBBIES starting circuit had NO resister and would run on a 2 ohm unit.

THANKS TO ALL
ED ECKERSON

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