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: Resistance Wire?


ironhorse78247
May 29th, 07, 11:36 AM
Does anyone know where I might get a piece of resistance wire to run from the fuse block to the coil. I am going back to a points setup and really don't want to use a ballast resistor if possible.

Pete Mag
May 29th, 07, 01:47 PM
I probably have one in an old harness. If you can wait a day or two for me to check I'll send it to you. PM me the address you want it sent to. Pete

copter
May 29th, 07, 02:08 PM
You should be able to get resistor wire at your local auto parts store.
I got mine at Napa.

ironhorse78247
May 29th, 07, 02:36 PM
You should be able to get resistor wire at your local auto parts store.
I got mine at Napa.

Called the local NAPA and they don't carry it anymore.

copter
Jun 2nd, 07, 06:43 AM
If you have not found it yet try Madd Electrical in California, I'm sure they can help you. If that dos'nt work let me know and I'll see what gauge I have and if it will work I'll send you some.

dnult
Jun 2nd, 07, 11:09 AM
Once you find your wire, beware that you need a certain length of it to reach your disired resistance. For example, if it is 0.5 ohm per foot wire, and you need 2.5 ohms of it, you'll need a length 5' long. As a result, you may have to double back in the wireing harness to get the length you're after without having a loop of wire dangling somewhere.