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Re: [oletrucks] 6V- 12V

To: David Cox <dacox@kctera.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 6V- 12V
From: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1904 23:55:49 -0500
Tom,
Usually the resistor goes between the switch and the coil. It's actually
to reduce amperage to the coil at low speeds to prevent overheating it.
Its a variable resistor, as the amperage through it goes up the
resistance goes up, reducing the amps to the coil.

-- 
John Dorsey
Wauchula, FL
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Tom3600@webtv.net wrote:
> 
> I am switching my 216 from 6 volt (actually 8 volt batt.) to 12 volts.
> I have decided to go with a 12V batt., 12V generator, 12V regulator, 12V
> coil, 12V bulbs etc.  My question is where does the ignition ballast
> resister go?  One source says between ignition switch and coil.....but
> another source says between coil and distributor  I thought it was to
> reduce the voltage to the points but where is it supposed to go?
> 
> Thanks again for the help,
> Tom
> 
> Tom Poterack
> Moline, IL.
> '49 Chevy 3600
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