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May 2nd, 2012, 06:12 PM

Rocket331

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324 ballast resistor

Can anyone tell me the acceptable voltage range on the coil side of the ballast resistor when the ignition switch is in the 'run' position?

May 2nd, 2012, 08:49 PM

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5-7 volts with points closed. Battery voltage with points open.

Source: 1956 shop manual.

May 2nd, 2012, 08:52 PM

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Thank you!

Thanks, Highwayman! I took it apart and found a loose connection. All fixed and the engine runs.

May 2nd, 2012, 10:07 PM

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