Re: OEM ignition longevity

[Darrel Kline <darrelk@domain.elided>]

At 05:08 PM 9/2/98 GMT, you wrote:
>In a brilliant stroke of genius, Darrel Kline <darrelk@domain.elided>
>blurted out:
>
>>I wonder if it would be a good idea to use a ballast resistor when using an
>>electronic Prestolite or Holley Gold Box as the trigger for an aftermarket
>>ignition. Cut down on the current flow in the OEM ignition.
>
>I wouldn't think it would make a difference, because supposedly the
>"trigger" current is minor to start with.  In fact, adding a ballast
>resistor in-line with the trigger lead might cause it not to work.
>
>John L.
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John,
I wonder how low the current (trigger wire) really is for the OEM ignition
(or Ignitor), when used with a MSD? Of course, there wasn't anything in any
of my aftermarket instruction manuals about this. If you get a chance take
a resistance or current reading for your MSD. I'm going to check my Crane
HI6, but it's a totally different animal being microprocessor controlled
(MSD is analog). Thanks.

Regards,

Darrel Kline
Colorado Springs