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Old 08-23-2017, 01:33 PM   #1
Darrell Kinnan
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Default Ballast resistor.

Installed a new ballast resistor on a rough running 37 engine. Started the engine and the resistor started smoking. Put the original back on, it's made out of ceramics, it didn't smoke but reach to 300 degrees. Should the resistor run this hot, if not, what could be the problem? Obviously the new ballast resistors can't stand the heat as they are not ceramic.

Always grateful for your help,
Darrell
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