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55 GLASS TOP
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Hello can someone explain to me why I need a ballast resistor for my 1956 climb sedan . I understand it is 12 volts . What does the resistor do thanks .
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55 GLASS TOP
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If you have the correct coil it is designed to run at about 9v and a...
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ian57tbird
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Prolongs the life span of the points. Oldmics
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Oldmics1
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Basically resistor drops voltage to 9 volts so it doesnt fry points....
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Shaggy
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The primary purpose of a resistor ignition system is to give a better...
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