[AT] Ford 8n Under Dash Resistor?

[Mike Sloane]

The instructions that come with the Pertronix ignition are pretty 
specific about the amount of resistance that you should see between the 
ignition switch and the output of the coil (34 ohms is a number that 
pops into my head, but I don't have the instruction sheet in front of 
me). Since I was converting from a 6 volt system and keeping the 6 volt 
coil, the dropping/ballast resistor is needed to provide the required 
resistance to keep from burning out the coil.

I suspect my problem is that the resistor I am using has too much 
resistance. I think my best route is to simply stop screwing around and 
buy the Pertronix coil and dump the resistor and the (ancient) 6 volt coil.

Mike

H. L. Staples wrote:
> 
> Mike---I think for sure you should not use a dropping resistor with the
> electronic ignition. The Pertroix is designed for the full battery voltage
> and takes care of the switching. 
> 
> For a dropping resistor why not just ask Ford/New Holland for the proper
> value.  There are many heavy wattage wire wound units available at little
> cost. 
> 
> H. L. Staples
> McLoud, Oklahoma
> USA
>