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11-23-2020, 07:04 PM | #1 |
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Resistor for coil on 1956 Thunderbird
I am in the process of trying to re-assemble my 1956 T-bird after nearly 5 years since disassembly and my memory of where some things go is failing me. I just found an odd looking part that I don’t remember ever seeing before. I found out it was the resistor for the coil. Looking at some pictures of exploded parts, I believe it is attached to the coil bracket.
Do I have it oriented correctly in the picture? I attached it with the connectors facing the firewall. The screws on the coil are marked Dist and Battery. I assume the battery terminal is the “+”? In the picture, you can see a short red wire on the top connector of the resistor. Based on my notes, I believe this wire should attach to the screw labeled “Dist”? Is this correct? What wire should be attached to the bottom connector on the resistor? Added the picture I forgot. Thanks Last edited by zuburg; 11-23-2020 at 07:49 PM. |
11-23-2020, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Resistor for coil on 1956 Thunderbird
Yes- the connectors face the firewall. No picture
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11-23-2020, 09:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Resistor for coil on 1956 Thunderbird
Here is a wiring diagram example.
Which way the ballast resistor terminals face depends on its mounting bracket and the position of the coil. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 11-23-2020 at 09:47 PM. |
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11-23-2020, 10:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: Resistor for coil on 1956 Thunderbird
I thought I saw a picture with the resister attached as your photo shows (connectors pointing towards the drivers side, not the firewall). Is it held in place by one of the mounting bolts? I was able to attach it to the mounting bracket using the screw that tightens the ring part of the bracket. In hind sight, I think I should have just attached it using one of the bolts that attaches the coil to the block.
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11-24-2020, 08:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: Resistor for coil on 1956 Thunderbird
My mistake - the connectors do point to the left fender. The second picture shows the original type resistor, which is still available from the Tbird parts suppliers.
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