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dmsfrr · 01-25-2021, 09:46 AM

The switch should have an Accessory position. It may be stuck or worn.
If for no other reason than listening to the radio without the ignition circuit being on... which can energize the ignition coil, points (and ballast resistor if 12v equipped)... causing them to get hot and possibly damaged. Some models of ignition conversion kits can also be fried by leaving the ignition on without the engine running.
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01-25-2021, 09:46 AM	#2
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: 55 ford accessory position The switch should have an Accessory position. It may be stuck or worn. If for no other reason than listening to the radio without the ignition circuit being on... which can energize the ignition coil, points (and ballast resistor if 12v equipped)... causing them to get hot and possibly damaged. Some models of ignition conversion kits can also be fried by leaving the ignition on without the engine running. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 01-25-2021 at 02:51 PM.