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Ballast resistor getting very hot – For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum

As Dmoore said, at idle it will pick up those electrons and warm up and even get hot, (esp. if you idle a lot) but once you`re cruising it will let the electrons flow and cool down some. You should ohm it out though and make sure it`s the right value.

Ballast Resistor, gets hot yes? | ZCar Forum

The resistor getting warm IS a normal occurance. If you have a voltage source (12 volts) , a complete path for current and difference of potential (any ground will do), current will flow. When current flows, a resistor will do what it is designed to do, resist the flow of current. What that does is cause a voltage drop.

ballast resistor getting hot – W116

Old style Ballast resistors get hot, its the way they work and why they are mounted the way they are. Basically if you were to remove the filler you would find a wire coil, usually a fairly thick gauge and the current flowing through this is creates the resistance. A By-product of this is heat.

Should ballast get hot? – Quora

I could upgrade to LED if I really wanted to without changing the ballasts, except the lights aren’t used long enough that the savings wouldn’t make much of a difference. All in all, to answer your question, if your ballast is magnetic, then yes it will get hot. Otherwise, if it is an electronic ballast, then no, it shouldn’t get hot. 1.6K views

Ballast resistor getting too hot to touch – iboats Boating Forums

Sep 17, 2021Why does yours call for 2 ballast resistors? Yes the resistors can get hot, this is why they are made with a ceramic cover https://www.ebay.com/itm/312595148259 The distributor (Mallory 6001m) needs one, stated in manual (1.4 ohm) And the coil (1.5ohm). I’m currently running them both off one 1.4 ballast resistor. Not sure if that’s okay. bruceb58

ballast resistor | Hot Rod Forum

The mounting tab can be attached to the coil body, But I don’t advocate it..The reason is the ballast resistor gets hot, as does the coil (it is oil filled to aid in cooling) you don’t need to add heat to the coil..it will just shorten it’s useful life.

Should resistors normally be too hot to touch – All About Circuits

So if you have a resistor rated at 155 °C when operated at 2 W at 25 °C ambient, then that’s a temperature rise of 130 °C. If you operate it at 25% of that, then you would expect somewhere around 30 to 35 °C temperature rise taking you to around 60 °C.

Ballast Resistor Over Heating – For B Bodies Only Classic Mopar Forum

’69 ignition with a single ballast resistor, the ballast resistor drops the voltage to the coil after the engine starts.the key to start it bypasses the resistor & there’s a full 12 volts going to the ignition coil making for a “hotter” spark & easier starting. When you release the key to “run”, the ballast resistor drops the voltage to the coil.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ballast Resistor – YourMechanic

Over time, the ballast resistor can be damaged by normal wear and tear, so there are a few things to look for when you suspect a bad or failing ballast resistor needs servicing. Vehicle starts, then immediately dies The most obvious symptoms will be the vehicle starts, but then immediately dies as soon as you release the key.

Ballast Resistor Keeps Buring Up????? | The H.A.M.B.

First off, the balist normally gets hot, the longer it is in use, the hotter it gets. That is how they reduce the voltage, they generate heat. New resistors will smoke until the oil on the resistor coil burns off. Unless the resistor coil is touching ground, you need to look elsewhere.

Is the ballast resistor wire supposed to be warm? – JeepForum

Yeah, the Ign Mod should not be getting hot any more because the resistance wire isn’t letting the Ecoil demand 12v. It’s not the coil that’s causing the heated wire, because it’s unaware of the available voltage upstream of the resistor, but the resistance wire still has to suppress voltage, because there is a ground (primary ignition coil …

Ballast resistor is red hot [Archive] – NAXJA Forums -::- North …

The ballast resistor is in effect a primitive voltage regulator. The nature of a resistor of this type is the hotter it gets the higher the resistance, that’s how it regulates the voltage. That 3500 hundred number makes me think O2 sensor. Especially if you get an occasional stumble around the mid RPM range also.

Ballast Resistor: What is it? (And What Does It Do?) | Electrical4U

May 9, 2021A ballast resistor is used in a device to compensate for changes and secure the other components of a network. When the current flowing through the resistor increase, the temperature also increases. And due to the temperature rise, the resistance also increases. Therefore, an increase in resistance limits the current flowing through the network.

Ballast Resistor -yes/no?? | Hot Rod Forum

Yes you need a ballast resistor between the ignition switch and the (+) post on the coil on points style distributors. Use at least #12 wire for this. In addition run a #12 wire from the (R) terminal on the starter solenoid to the (+) side of the coil. The resistor will get hot but it should not have melted the fiberglass body.

red hot ballast resistor | Team Camaro Tech

The hotter the resistor is, the higher its resistance will be and the lower the voltage to the coil will be. With the key on and the points closed, the resistor will get very hot very rapidly. The coil+ terminal should measure 6-9v with the engine running. 67 Camaro, 96 LT1, 4L60E Save Reply D dnult Registered Joined Mar 29, 2002 5,277 Posts

Super hot ballast resistor causes and cures? | For A Bodies Only Mopar …

1……..These DO run “blistering hot.” Normally, you would not put your finger there. That is why they are ceramic 2…….If you have a high turns ratio / performance coil, that can be a factor, as they are lower resistance 3……..If you have a BAD coil AKA “coil starting to go bad” that might explain both the really too hot? and the sputtering

How hot is too hot for a resistor ? – Page 1 – EEVblog

Ceramic core (silicone and vitreous enamel coated) resistors are capable of operating at incendiary temperatures, at least for short periods (say, a few minutes). Ratings of 225C and up are typical. The high surface temperature gives them a much smaller profile for the same power dissipation, and they’re usually not much more expensive. Tim Logged

hot coil/ballast resistor trouble – CorrectCraftFan.com Forums

Quote Reply Topic: hot coil/ballast resistor trouble Posted: August-21-2012 at 9:12pm … If you do then the easiest thing to do is wire in the ballast resistor and get a coil without an internal resistor, then you can check the wiring and follow the standard chart about how it should be. nautiquelover1988 . Members Profile. Send Private Message.

ballast getting way to hot? | Grasscity Forums – The #1 Marijuana …

Well as far as the ballast goes, I think that is based on many variables, including MFG. and location, temp of the area where it’s located, etc.. From a grow room aspect, 75-83 degrees unless your using c02.. bendzino oceanside #8 bendzino, Feb 19, 2010 Thanks!

Very hot fuel ballast resistor! – Comanche Club Forums

Now, add that ballast resistor in series like AMC did. We now have 4.1 ohms of total resistance (3 from the pump, 1.1 from the ballast resistor). The pump is still only supplied the 12 volts DC so the current must go down because the resistance went up. 12 = I*4.1. Divide 12 by 4.1 and you get I = 2.92682 amps.

Ballast Resistor or not? | Jeep Enthusiast Forums

No ballast resistor is necessary with the Prestolite system. The ignition module (the gold box) sends the correct voltage to the coil. Jut and FYI that the Prestolite system really is junk. You would be wise to swap in an HEI distributor, especially since you are rewiring your Jeep.

Ballast Resistor Guide – Ballast Blast-Off – Mopar Muscle Magazine

In simple terms, the ballast resistor in a Mopar limits the amperage, or current flow, through the coil while the engine is running, thereby extending the life of the coil and breaker points of …

Ballast Resistors going – ClassicBroncos.com Forum

Ive been blowing Ballast Resistors on my duraspark 2 set up, they actually heat up and go bad. I believe the engine/battery is probably not grounded well…

Ballast Resistors, Resistance and Coils – Powerspark Ignition

Traditionally, ignition systems didn’t use a ballast, meaning that the ignition system used a 12v coil with a 12v feed from the battery via the ignition switch. This system is fine when the engine is running, however can be problematic when starting. Because the starter motor draws a huge amount of current from the battery, the spark plugs …

Ballast Resister | ClassicBroncos.com Forum

Measuring voltage at the ballast resistor gets even more confusing once you start the truck and battery charge voltage goes from 12 volts to 14 volts +/- The resistor drops the voltage it doesn’t regulate it. Ceramic resistors get very hot in operation and take that into account where you mount it. The intake manifold is not a good place to …

Technical – differences in Ballast Resistors? (Help me get my wheels …

If you have points the ballast resistor should be wired into the ignition switch side of the circuit. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app . onthefritz, Aug 8, 2016. … wrong,if it runs when the switch is in the start position it is running off of the bypass wire from the starter which should be wire to the hot side of the coil …

Very hot ignition coil – Classic Rover Forum

Jun 13, 2021Check the coil primary resistance – even an ordinary DVM should be able to show the difference between a 3 ohm and one of less than 2 ohm. 3 Ohm should see 12V always, where 1.5 ohm units should only see 12V while cranking, and less , through the ballast resistor, while running. Do you see 12V at the coil lead (detached from coil) , or less?

Is the ballast resistor wire supposed to be warm? – JeepForum

Yeah, the Ign Mod should not be getting hot any more because the resistance wire isn’t letting the Ecoil demand 12v. It’s not the coil that’s causing the heated wire, because it’s unaware of the available voltage upstream of the resistor, but the resistance wire still has to suppress voltage, because there is a ground (primary ignition coil …

Ballast Resistor: What is it? (And What Does It Do?) | Electrical4U

A ballast resistor is used in a device to compensate for changes and secure the other components of a network. When the current flowing through the resistor increase, the temperature also increases. And due to the temperature rise, the resistance also increases. Therefore, an increase in resistance limits the current flowing through the network.

What happens when a ballast resistor goes bad? – FindAnyAnswer.com

You do not need the ballast resistor. You need a hot 12v (always hot) & a switched 12V(key on), this wire must be hot when cranking. Location: Manheim Pa. MSD says there systems will give full coil voltage with 9-18 supply voltage, operate with as low as 5 volts & take a momentary voltage as high as 24 volts.