ballast resistor?
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ballast resistor?
Ok. I just replaced the ORIGINAL ballast resistor on my 1959, 292. Now here is the question. Does the resistor have a "burning in period", I don't know what else to call it. I hooked up the new resistor, started the engine, began to smell something hot, and notice a little smoke coming from the new resistor. Is this normal or do I have a problem? I haven't hooked up my volt meter to it yet. I loaned it out and haven't got it back yet.
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Pretty sure that's not normal. The resistor is there to limit current to the distributor so that the points last longer. Your condenser might be shorted, but I guess if you don't have a meter handy it's hard to check.
Did you *have* to replace the resistor for some reason?
Did you *have* to replace the resistor for some reason?
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COLF-12250-A .. 1960/70 Resistor Wire-Ignition Coil (Motorcraft DY-37).
61.49" long / Color coded pink / 1.30-1.40 ohms resistance / #20 gauge wire.
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