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Kill 08-04-2015 10:33 PM

Part ?
 
Hey guys, what is this? Some type of relay or?

http://i58.tinypic.com/28l5n5w.jpg

GaryDoug 08-04-2015 11:20 PM

If you are referring to the black device in the middle of the photo with a large wire attached, I think that is the ballast resistor. It works in conjunction with the ignition switch to provide full 12v to the coil while starting and then drop the voltage down to maybe about 8v while running. You may or may not need it, depending on the coil type and distributor type.

Kill 08-05-2015 05:17 AM

That makes sense. I will not need it. Appreciate it brotha

Everett#2390 08-05-2015 08:18 AM

Circuit breaker? For power top motor?

Camaro 69 08-05-2015 11:34 AM

Everett got it, power top circuit breaker.
For the record, our ignition systems don't have a ballast resistor, it has a resistance wire feeding the coil. Full voltage to the coil when cranking is achieved at the starter through a bypass wire on the R terminal of the solenoid.

Kill 08-05-2015 05:54 PM

Noted. I currently have the power to the top motor wired to the power wndws accessory on my new wiring harness, which has a 30 amp fuse. Is this sufficient or do i need to bring the circuit breaker into the scheme? If so, what is the setup? Note: My new scheme will not include the old voltage reg/horn relay. Appreciate you chiming in with the correct info.

Kill 08-07-2015 06:52 AM

Nm, got it. :icon_doh:


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