I have to agree that this whole train of thought about something as simple as a
ballast resistor has been very interesting. It got me looking into battery
ratings, ignition component specifications, and all kinds of related ignition
issues.
I have to thank the list for the help I've received re: my various questions
about tires, exhaust, differential ratios, etc, over the last couple of months.
Also I was able to glean information from the on-line discussions of others whom
I may never meet in this endeavor, but they've helped me without even knowing.
Thanks to all, especially Team Thicko.
I remember sitting in the cockpit of a Barber Formula Dodge last August after a
very nice 10 lap session on the last day of school at Road America. I couldn't
get out of the car... I didn't want to get out of the car! I remember saying to
myself "I was born to do this" - it just took me 30 years to commit to a
childhood dream. Now my first official vintage race in my 58 Bugeye is in less
than 3 weeks. Who knows where this all will lead. Maybe someday I will race that
A-Production Vette I saw at RA back in '64...
I want to wish the list the best of luck as the new vintage racing season starts
- you guys are great. Thanks.
G Schulz
58 Bugeye (Vintage)
82 Corvette (Street)
"Kendall F Jones" <mrjones2@ix.netcom.com> on 04/30/99 02:14:20 PM
Please respond to "Kendall F Jones" <mrjones2@ix.netcom.com>
To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
cc: (bcc: Gregory Schulz/MED/IT/ATLAS COPCO)
Subject: ballast resistors in sprites.....
This flurry of ballast resistor questions had got me thinking...... Wow, I
dont ever remember seeing a ballast resistor on any stock midget. I got a
little worried (I'm still throwing together that ITD/Vintage midget).
Anyway, according to my brand spanking new crane "fireball" electronic
ignition instructions - "All bosch blue coils and Lucas coils have internal
resistors".
So there, some coils dont need resistors.
Kendall
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