Re: [oletrucks] Balance resistor

[Ivana Tinkle <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>]

> 
> I don't remember the details, but  by '81, didn't GM trucks already have
> some kind of pointless ignition system?  Maybe someone else on this list
> can tell you if that system needs a raw 12 Volts or a resistor in the
> system.


Yes, actually when GM came out with the HEI distributor in 1974/1975 they
eliminated the ballast resistor to provide the HEI with the full 12 volts
needed.

Wally


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