[7298]

Where can I get resistive wire? I'v run a Mallory Unilite for over 14 yrs and recently burned the resistive wire from the starter on the exh. I would really rather not just mount a ballast resistor, but haven't found a source for this wire.
Thanks,
Al
'64 elky
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400th
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[Schurkey]

recently burned the resistive wire from the starter

The wire from starter solenoid "R" terminal to the coil ISN'T resistive wire. That's the wire that BYPASSES the resistor wire when the starter is engaged.

 

[7298]

Thanks, you are correct. Some one before me ran the resistive down and back(no connections), maybe just to get the length they needed. Volt meter says 5.9 @ coil, which is in the 5-7v range mentioned in the old manual. Anyway it burned on the manifold. Nevertheless, i'm curious if resistive wire can still be procured somewhere?
thanks,
al

 

[66sc]

Isn't that an electronic ignition and therefore shouldn't need or use a resistance wire or ballast resistor?

 

[Schurkey]

Isn't that an electronic ignition and therefore shouldn't need or use a resistance wire or ballast resistor?

Just because it's electronic does NOT mean that it is designed properly.

There have been any number of electronic conversion kits that must have reduced voltage or the fragile internal circuitry pops.

Mallory Unilite is a good example. Mallory expects you to buy a $40 voltage regulator/surge suppressor to protect a module that should have been designed to operate safely at maximum voltage to begin with.

 

[66sc]

Strange, I did some searching and thought I edited my post to say it was needed. Sorry for clouding the issue...

 

[7298]

Anyway, If I wanted to buy resistive wire, do you think there is still a source??
thanks,
Al

 

[7298]

I've checked further with no luck. I called Standard Ignition, a big supplier to Carquest,etc.and they no longer supply this type wire. As we know it was last used by GM the year before HEI so over 35 years out of production. Plus as some have pointed out, IF you're running any modified ign except the Mallory Unilite, U don't want it. It is actually still made for industrial, so I'll keep looking for someone who might supply less than a whole roll.---Al

 

[bikeron]

These guys sell resistance wire:

http://www.mwswire.com/resist1.htm

You would have to engineer the specific wire for your needs though.

Ron

 

[rocks66ss]

Here is a link for one that will probably work for you.

http://macsautoparts.com/late-ford-...nder-codf-12250/camid/fpu/cp/JS0R3CHL1135896/


Rocky

 

[7298]

thanks,
Rocky