Transistor ignition question
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Transistor ignition question
I have a 67 427 with TI ignition. I was told by someone at Lectric Limited that the TI used a ballast resistor. I am sure that he is incorrect. The purpose of the TI ignition was to give full voltage to the coil so it would be able to give a hotter spark. Point distributors needed the lesser voltage so that the pionts would not burn in normal running. The only time they saw full voltage was on the start. Am I correct?
If I am not, I want to understand where I went south, Roger Orton
If I am not, I want to understand where I went south, Roger Orton
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I have a 67 427 with TI ignition. I was told by someone at Lectric Limited that the TI used a ballast resistor. I am sure that he is incorrect. The purpose of the TI ignition was to give full voltage to the coil so it would be able to give a hotter spark. Point distributors needed the lesser voltage so that the pionts would not burn in normal running. The only time they saw full voltage was on the start. Am I correct? If I am not, I want to understand where I went south, Roger Orton
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I have a 67 427 with TI ignition. I was told by someone at Lectric Limited that the TI used a ballast resistor. I am sure that he is incorrect. The purpose of the TI ignition was to give full voltage to the coil so it would be able to give a hotter spark. Point distributors needed the lesser voltage so that the pionts would not burn in normal running. The only time they saw full voltage was on the start. Am I correct? If I am not, I want to understand where I went south, Roger Orton
If I am not, I want to understand where I went south, Roger Orton
Melting Slicks
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