Re: [FWDLK] WHO CAN DO SOLDERING

[Dave Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ed,

Some things to consider:
1. You need a 1 ohm resistor that can handle several amps of current. It 
also should be a "wire wound" style. These are intended to allow maximum 
current flow when cold, and increase resistance as they warm up to 
reduce current flow to the ignition coil.
2. These resistors run HOT. You should use a high temperature solder.
3.  I see on eBay a modern ballast resistor for sale all the time. Looks 
nearly identical to the old style except the terminals are different.
4. For my car, I bought a ballast resistor RU13 (looks like the original 
except for the terminals, from Car Quest, 1.6 ohms).
5. If you convert to a PerTronix, you don't even need a ballast resistor 
if you use their coil or one with an internal resistance.


Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM, eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hello Members
>
> I have an orig 1957/58 ballast resister  (very rare as we all 
> know),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but the resister wire on the back side is shot.
>
> I have been looking locally for a shop to solder in a new in line 1 
> ohm resister between the two terminals
>
> Job is too small--they are not interested.
> but it is somewhat intricate since you almost have to solder it blind.
>
> ANY SUGGESTIONS --Can any of you do this type of soldering??
>
> ED ECKERSON
> LI  NY
>
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