Laurie,
Your symptom of the engine dying as soon as the key is released is what
happens when the ballast resistor is open. It is possible to have the
resistor short out some of its turns, allowing more current to flow
through the coil and points. Granted, an open ballast is more common
than a shorted one, but it is possible.
Peace,
Pat
> Several replies mention the ballast resistor - this is proabably *NOT* the
> cause of these problems. THe ign sys only need 7.5v to operate, and a full
> 12v only when starting. THis is what the resistor is for - letting full pwr
> through when cranking.
>
> The most typical symptom of it's failure is the car starts fine, but then
> fails to run as soon as you let off the key.. External symptoms: A lot of the
> time it will crumble away, or show signs of extreme overheat.(charred
> spots/melted wire.connections)
>
> THe other ideas: consensor, etc sound more like the culprit in this case.
>
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> 69 SRL311
> Chandler, AZ
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