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| | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | That's a resistor, usually used on older points/condenser ignition systems to reduce from 12 volts down to 8 to 9 volts running. I don't believe that's an original part. | | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | That's a resistor, usually used on older points/condenser ignition systems to reduce from 12 volts down to 8 to 9 volts running. I don't believe that's an original part. Ah, that would make sense since it was originally an inline six, maybe 82 had points distributor on the L6? Not sure, but it will come off now that I know I'm not going to use it for something else. Thanks Catfish!
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| | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | That's a Mopar ballast resistor. Not just for points. It was used with the factory electronic ignition starting in '73 I think it was, and continuing on for many years. Also part of the Direct Connection and Mopar Performance replacement electronic ignition kits. You can see it pictured here. Sorry I cannot add a hyperlink at this time using "quick reply", which is the only way I can post currently. https://www.manciniracing.com/eldicokit1.htmlEdit: Looks like the site converts the address to a hyperlink automatically....nice!
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| | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | That's a Mopar ballast resistor. Not just for points. It was used with the factory electronic ignition starting in '73 I think it was, and continuing on for many years. Also part of the Direct Connection and Mopar Performance replacement electronic ignition kits. You can see it pictured here. Sorry I cannot add a hyperlink at this time using "quick reply", which is the only way I can post currently. https://www.manciniracing.com/eldicokit1.htmlEdit: Looks like the site converts the address to a hyperlink automatically....nice! Interesting. Wonder how and why that would have ended up on a GM van. | | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 522 addict | addict Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 522 | I got something like that for my led lights..you put in the line to make the blinkers blink. It's not just for ignition.
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| | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 763 Likes: 50 old hand | old hand Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 763 Likes: 50 |
They are "Irish Twins" LOL Jasmine is oldest on left at 14, Miakota (Mia for short) on right is 13. They are 13 months apart. We've been asked if they were twins everywhere we go since they were about 2 and 3.
My sister and I were 15 months apart, I have my 2 oldest are 15 months apart, and my kids from my wife's previous marriage are 16 months apart, so I understand that completely! Hope everybody is feeling better at home! | | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | That's a Mopar ballast resistor. Not just for points. It was used with the factory electronic ignition starting in '73 I think it was, and continuing on for many years. Also part of the Direct Connection and Mopar Performance replacement electronic ignition kits. You can see it pictured here. Sorry I cannot add a hyperlink at this time using "quick reply", which is the only way I can post currently. https://www.manciniracing.com/eldicokit1.htmlEdit: Looks like the site converts the address to a hyperlink automatically....nice! Interesting. Wonder how and why that would have ended up on a GM van. Because I'm stupid. Despite the title of this thread, I just assumed we were looking at a Dodge or Plymouth. | | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | That's a Mopar ballast resistor. Not just for points. It was used with the factory electronic ignition starting in '73 I think it was, and continuing on for many years. Also part of the Direct Connection and Mopar Performance replacement electronic ignition kits. You can see it pictured here. Sorry I cannot add a hyperlink at this time using "quick reply", which is the only way I can post currently. https://www.manciniracing.com/eldicokit1.htmlEdit: Looks like the site converts the address to a hyperlink automatically....nice! Interesting. Wonder how and why that would have ended up on a GM van. Because I'm stupid. Despite the title of this thread, I just assumed we were looking at a Dodge or Plymouth. LOL No worries. We all do it from time to time. I blame those moments on the doghouse letting fumes get to my brain a little easier than normal. | | | Re: Stinky Scott's Chevy Shorty | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | I haven't had a ton of time to work on her lately, but I've managed a few little things here and there. Picked up some parts today that should help get things moving along soon. We are trying to remodel a house, and that is where my current garage is located. The garage (as well as the house) was in horrible shape, so we've spent quite a bit of time cleaning and reorganizing it lately. Hopefully have it sorted soon and I can pull the van in for the engine/front clip swap. I gifted the exhaust manifolds off the 305 to a local fellow in need. Some of the garage progress we've been making. Picked up a Superior 500 wooden steering wheel off of the "Vanners Inc.." Facebook group. I ALWAYS prefer buying used off of fellow vanners if I can. I actually grabbed two steering wheels, for cheaper shipped than one would have cost used on eBay, the second one will go in my 72 Chevelle. The one I'm using on the van was in really nice shape. Sanded down and ready for stain. Hit it with some Minwax "Red Mahogany" stain and 3 coats of poly. Let the poly cook for a few days, sanded again today, and hit it with a couple more coats of poly. Will do the same again after vacation, we are heading to the beach tomorrow for a few days. Picked up a front clip at the scrap yard today. I'm not 100% sure I'm going to need the whole thing, but figured I might as well grab it when I found it. Also grabbed 2 captain seats with arm rests for my new front seats. The seats are loaded in the back of "Clean Francine" for now, so I'll grab better pics when we toss them in the garage tonight. And a teaser shot of the Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe. My grandpa bought it new, my pop bought it from grandpa when he graduated highschool. Pop put a 71 Z28 350 in it, I got it as a highschool graduation gift. As soon as the van is on the road and somewhat clean, I'll be starting on the Chevelle. | | |
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