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50fordcoupeman · 04-17-2019, 10:18 PM

It is my understanding that a ballast resistor helps the points not to burn so they were added when Ford went from 6V to 12V. My question is is a ballast resistor needed with an electronic ignition installation?

Thanks!!

04-17-2019, 10:18 PM	#1
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 866	Ballast resistor needed?? It is my understanding that a ballast resistor helps the points not to burn so they were added when Ford went from 6V to 12V. My question is is a ballast resistor needed with an electronic ignition installation? Thanks!!