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Ballast resistors
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Hans Ahlness
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Since I'm converting my car to 12v I need the ballast resistor to drop the voltage to the coil. I'm thinking of hiding it inside the old voltage regulator just for a neat appearance, but I'm wondering how much heat does it produce? Am I safe in enclosing it like that, or would I be better off keeping it out in the open on the firewall?

I'm also going to put the main fusebox fuse (50 amp maxi fuse in the harness setup that I'm using) in the regulator box, and I don't want to melt that.

Posted on: 2015/6/7 22:05
1952 Model 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan
HA's 52 Grey Ghost

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Re: Ballast resistors
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Ballast resistors get pretty hot and need to be mounted in an open area where heat can be dissipated.

(o{}o)

Posted on: 2015/6/8 10:06
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Re: Ballast resistors
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I knew that, thanks for reinforcing it in my brain. Function over good looks in this case it will be!

Posted on: 2015/6/13 11:36
1952 Model 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan
HA's 52 Grey Ghost

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