On my '57, it goes between the ignition switch and the coil. The goal is
to drop out around 6 volts so you don't fry the points. On the '57, there
is a contact on the starter solenoid that routes 12 V directly to the the
coil while the starter is spinning so you get a hotter spark. You probably
don't have this, and you probably don't need it.
If you find you do, you can route 12V through a toggle switch directly to
the coil and turn it on only during starting. This works well on my F**d
tractor.
It just so happens that I am in the process of converting my truck to an
alternator, mainly because of voltage regulator problems. Turns out the
regulator is more expensive than a rebuilt alternator. My 12V generator
works just fine. If you want it, maybe we can work out a deal.
Bruce Kettunen
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
>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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