I agree on why they're connected there (to have them wired to IGN ON),
however I don't believe the ballast resistor steps down from 12v to 6v.
I believe the purpose of the ballast is to step down 1.5v, with the coil
already having 1.5v resistance, for 9v total to the coil. Someone
correct me if I'm wrong.
I doubt that the radio or fuel pump would be hooked up to the downstream
side of the ballast resistor. Most should be 12v unless someone raided
an old VW Bug or an even older Chevy for the radio.
Pete Peters wrote:
>I'm a n00b at this, but let me offer some random thoughts that those who
>-DO- know can confirm or correct. <g>
>
>I am guessing that the electric fuel pump is wired that way to be downstream
>of the ignition switch so that the electric fuel pump starts pumping when
>you turn the ignition key. Also, if the purpose of the ballast resistor is
>to drop down the voltage to 6 volts for the ignition system (which isn't
>needed w/ Boone's EI distributor, right?), it also seems pertinent to know
>which side of the resistor the fuel pump and the mystery accessory are
>connected to as they may also require 6 volts.
>
>Pete
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>Pete Peters
>Seattle, WA
>1971 Porsche 914 (project)
>1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
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