Ballast Resistor 254186

[The Rebel]

Hey guys. Currently I have this # on my car. Looking to get a backup in case mine fails. Was wondering if this one will also work but think it won't as I have an electronic ignition.

 

[bee71]

It'll work.

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks! I've read that if you have a points dist then you need one but if you have an electronic one that a ballast isn't really needed.

It'll work.

 

[texas69bee]

The ballast resistor is determined by your coil

 

[The Rebel]

Anyone know where I can get a new one. Been looking online & can't seem to find the exact one.

 

[texas69bee]

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/smp-ru11

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks! How did you determine that is the correct replacement so I can learn from this.

 

[texas69bee]

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=115
When you scroll down on the summit page I gave you, there is an application tab that tells you what it is good for.

 

[62MAX]

IQUOTE="The Rebel, post: 910749986, member: 25415"]Thanks! How did you determine that is the correct replacement so I can learn from this.[/QUOTE]


If it is two terminal they all work,this is what you should have if you want to be 100% correct

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[moparnation74]

Your coil is adequate for a stock ballast....
http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=102-BR

 

[texas69bee]

This is what you should have.View attachment 504789

If he wants the correct OE style then you are correct but from the pic he showed in his example then you are incorrect.

 

[texas69bee]

What is your set up? Points or electronic ignition? If electronic, do you want the ballast resistor?

Reread your post... electronic

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate it! I have electronic. So the only difference is that some have 4 terminals & some have 2. So long as I have 2 the shape dosen't mater?

 

[texas69bee]

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate it! I have electronic. So the only difference is that some have 4 terminals & some have 2. So long as I have 2 the shape dosen't mater?

Shape has nothing to do with function. Keep the resistance around 1.2

 

[moparnation74]

Shape has nothing to do with function. Keep the resistance around 1.2

Are you saying the stock resistor is less than 1.2 ohms?

 

[62MAX]

If he wants the correct OE style then you are correct but from the pic he showed in his example then you are incorrect.

I said nothing about his example !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[texas69bee]

Are you saying the stock resistor is less than 1.2 ohms?

No, what I'm saying is you will get variation in resistance from part to part

 

[texas69bee]

I said nothing about his example !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know, I showed him where to get what he was looking for an you countered as if I was wrong.

 

[moparnation74]

No, what I'm saying is you will get variation in resistance from part to part

True but based on his application a stock resistor is adequate....

btw I know you do not know Bill O. 62max but when it comes to Carbs and distributors, either his restoration services from him or just core knowledge there is no one around better......

 

[62MAX]

I know, I showed him where to get what he was looking for an you countered as if I was wrong.

I didn't counter as you were wrong,I just posted a picture of what is correct if it mattered and what will work,shame on me,I'm done !