Breakerless ignition installation/general engine problem question...
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Breakerless ignition installation/general engine problem question...
Okay, so I've been having problems with my 72 Stingray - car began sputtering worse and worse until it simply died on me and does not restart. Anyway, I installed a Mallory Unilite electronic conversion, but the car still did not start. The installation calls for an ignition ballast resistor, and I had to use a generic one rated at .6-1.7 Ohms, whereas the manual recommends Mallory's specific one rated at .7-1.5. After the failed attempt at starting the car, I noticed the generic resistor was smoking and the ceramic was darkened in areas...is this because it's the wrong resistor or because of a wiring error? Any other suggestions for what might be causing my problem? Original thread is here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=907061
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=907061
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When I put a Unilite on my '70 5 years ago I didn't use a ballast resister. My '70 has a calabrated resistance wire.
You may want to get a wireing diagram for your '72 and see if it has the same thing.
Hope this helps.
BigBlockk
Later.....
You may want to get a wireing diagram for your '72 and see if it has the same thing.
Hope this helps.
BigBlockk
Later.....
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Originally Posted by BigBlockk
When I put a Unilite on my '70 5 years ago I didn't use a ballast resister. My '70 has a calabrated resistance wire.
You may want to get a wireing diagram for your '72 and see if it has the same thing.
Hope this helps.
BigBlockk
Later.....
You may want to get a wireing diagram for your '72 and see if it has the same thing.
Hope this helps.
BigBlockk
Later.....
