Re: Resistor

[owen <renarac@domain.elided>]

Unless the MSD craps out and you have to switch back to points only
until your "mad money" scout account is sufficient to buy a new MSD box.



Chris & Ranae Procyk wrote:

> The resistor is only there to lengthen the life of the points
> under normal use.  In fact, a starter on a points-equipped
> vehicle has a resistor terminal that cuts out the resistor to
> get a better spark for starting.
>
> The MSD ignition drastically reduces the voltage at the
> points, so the resistor is unnecessary.
>
> '67 1000B step-side p/up  BG241 + 4spd
> '70 1200D 4x4 Travelette 392 4spd
> '71 1010 Travelall  392 auto
> '73 1210 Wagonmaster, 392 auto