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#580807 10/06/2009 12:59 AM
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Its to my understanding that the wire going to the coil, brings the voltage to the coil down to the 9volts. It appears to be a special resistance wire? Anyways, is there a way to get rid of that wire and still only have 9volts going to the coil?


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Ballast resistor is the only way that I know of.
You have to remember though you truck starts on 12volts & runs on 9volts.
If you use a HEI dist you need a full 12volts for it..Joe

#580914 10/06/2009 8:11 AM
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i know thats how its supposed to work. My truck only gets 9v during starting as well. so far hasnt been a problem and it starts and runs great.

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you can use an internally resisted coil

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If you go to that HEI you will need a full 12 volts


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