Sounds exactly like the drive resistor for a Lucas OPUS system.
Alan
On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:49 , 'Kirk Crawford' <kirkbcrawford@kirkanddonna.com>
sent:
>> As for things
>> to be aware of post '76 is the OPUS electronic ignition. If and when
>> you start having odd ignition problems, my experience is to start here.
>> You can either change it back to points, or replace it with something
>> like the Petronix.
>
>Hmm... This car definitely has point ignition system. It all looks fresh.
>The DPO evidently replaced the points, rotor, cap, wires, etc. Prior to the
>sale.
>
>However, I did find what looks to me like a power resistor attached to the
>bracket on the back of the alternator. The two connectors on the resistor
>are not connected to anything. Could this be evidence that the ignition has
>been changed?
>
>-Kirk
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