From: Jay Travis (dagobert@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu Mar 09 2006 - 03:45:04 PST
I don't remember all the math to it offhand, but as I recall, the load (in
> [Original Message]
this case, the coil) needs to be matched to the ballast resistor, so if
nothing else, I'd ask the NAPA guy to take the part number off the coil,
check it's applications, and choose a ballast resistor that matches the
nearest application listed. That should be a good starting point. Maybe
someone else on the list can recall the exact formula to figure the proper
size of resistor to get it precise.
Jay
> From: <timothy.smith1@att.net>
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Date: 3/9/2006 12:15:58 AM
> Subject: [MV] M38A1 headaches
>
> Guys, I need a little advice. I am looking at ballast resistors for the
hot lead to the coil (you may recall I was burning up coils) and a visit to
NAPA revealed a bewildering array of ballast resistors with a variety of
resistances. What value should I be looking for?
> TJ
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