1951 Chevy Truck Wiring Diagram Ballast Resistor

Coil ballast resistor change the original 6 volt coil to a 12 volt type use part fs 770.
1951 chevy truck wiring diagram ballast resistor. This video explains how the ballast resistor works. For additional how to tutorials visit our website. The typical automotive ignition system prior to 1974 consisted of a coil and ballast resistor with breaker points to interrupt the current flow when a spark was needed. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1951 chevrolet truck parts including 1951 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim 1951 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal 1951 chevrolet truck moldings 1951 chevrolet truck emblems 1951 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation.
Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1951 chevrolet truck parts including 1951 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim 1951 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal 1951 chevrolet truck moldings 1951 chevrolet truck emblems 1951 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. I m assuming they mean a ballast resistor. I was un sure of the wiring of this resistor. Everything seems to work fine but after a few minuets the ballast resistor starts to smoke.
A ballast resistor is now required between the coil and the distributor. I don t know if it has a primary resistance wire. These diagrams are easier to read once they are printed. This simple system is easy for even the novice mechanic to wire.
It has some wires that are melted and a new wire harness is in the plans ahead. 1950 1951 chevy truck color wiring diagram rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. If you have any pre 1960 chevrolet diagrams not listed here. I have looked up wiring diagrams online and haven t seen any with a ballast resistor on the diagram.
Technical chevy ignition question ballast resistor or not. I just finished the 6 to 12 volt conversion on my 54 chevy. In the instructions i had all it said was to wire it in series to the plus side of the coil. This will insure that only 6 volts reach the ignition points or they will burn prematurely.