Wiring Harness
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Wiring Harness
Ok guys I couldnt find my older post with my other wiring problems but heres a new one. I have a 66 F-100 Camper Special, Custom Cab and I bought a painless wiring harness and I am installing it slowly because i know nothing about wiring. I've got a two questions right now on my truck do i have an balast resister? Now this wiring harness has the option of using a balast resister. What does a balast resister do and what are the benifits or drawbacks of having one? If you guys have any other helpfull hints that would be great to?
Thanks Alot!!!, Brannon
Thanks Alot!!!, Brannon
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Joined: May 2002
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From: tx
Wiring Harness
hi brannon,
I had a simalar question when wiring my 65 ford stepside with the new painless wiring harness. I am told by some I do not need a balast resistor if I am not running points. I know you can purchase one at O'Reilly Auto parts store and they usually come with a msd blaster coil. I think it shows how to wire it in the instructions i bought the univeral harness. And had a lot of questions about the light switch and the were able to answer most of my questions with the help line. Like you I don't know much about wiring but this is just what some of the old farts tell me. (pre electronic ignition guys).
Chuck
I had a simalar question when wiring my 65 ford stepside with the new painless wiring harness. I am told by some I do not need a balast resistor if I am not running points. I know you can purchase one at O'Reilly Auto parts store and they usually come with a msd blaster coil. I think it shows how to wire it in the instructions i bought the univeral harness. And had a lot of questions about the light switch and the were able to answer most of my questions with the help line. Like you I don't know much about wiring but this is just what some of the old farts tell me. (pre electronic ignition guys).
Chuck
