I remember in the instructions it said to use the ballast resistor so you
don't burn up the electronics. I use an Accel coil which is more powerful
and the ballast resistor that came with it.
DON"T take off the green tape!!!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doctor Evil" <doctor_evil@fastmail.ca>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 3:54 PM
Subject: Hot coils, Pertronix, and Ballast resistors
> Hello all
>
> Another question after looking thru the archives and not finding the
> answer:
>
> I'm putting on a Pertronix unit soon, and I'm wondering if I can put
> on a hotter coil (eg MSD) and remove the ballast resistor.
>
> I understand that the resistor is to protect the points (which will
> be gone) and the keep the stock coil from overheating (hence the
> aftermarket coil)
>
> What am I missing? (if anything)
>
> I remember reading a couple of weeks ago that Fred Katz was planning
> on trying this (or something like it).
>
> Anyhow, TIA for any and all responses.
>
> Dave
> 67 2000 - on the road by next weekend
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