HAL 1
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:42 PM |
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Ballast resistor
I'm running a standard 2.0 pinto engine which i'm using a points/condensor distributor, i replaced the electronic one because i had of a
lot of trouble with it, do you think i will need a ballast resistor ? or will a 12 volt feed direct to the coil be ok ?
I'll probably get an after market type electronic set up but just want to know if what i'm doing will be ok for now
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 07:01 PM |
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weather you need a resistor or not depends on what coil you use,keep it simple and get a "standard 12v coil" the electronic one wont work
with points btw.
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Ratters
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 07:35 PM |
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merlin motorsport at combe sell ballast resistors at a reasonable price if you need to feed the coil with 9v & not 12v 
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 09:11 PM |
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The reason for the resistor is to make the points last longer. 12 volts for start, 9 volts for run.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 10/4/09 at 07:53 AM |
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The reason for the resistor system is to give a stronger spark when cranking. Resistor coils operate at around 9 volts. Battery voltage is applied to
the coil when cranking , on releasing the key from the start position the feed is then through the resistor reducing the voltage to approx 9 volts .
If you have problems starting then check that the starter solonoid has a take off terminal giving battery voltage when cranking. Normally a small
terminal on solonoid. It is possible to get over not having a take off using a relay
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HAL 1
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| posted on 10/4/09 at 09:15 AM |
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Right that's sorted, 12 volt coil, keep it simple, like me
Thanks all
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