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#92539 08/04/2005 6:43 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 108 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 108 | I rebuilt my 46 1.5 Ton and kept the 6v system. A fresh and new 235. Generator, 6v coil, new points, condensor, plugs, wires, etc.
BUT, I do not have a resistor. Do I need one?
And exactly how do I hook it up if I do?
AND is there a 6v Resistor or are all the same?
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#92540 08/04/2005 7:22 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Resistors are only required to prevent cooking 6 volt components with too much voltage. Usually points, gas gauge, heater, and radio. They are only necessary if you do a 12 volt conversion.
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#92541 08/04/2005 10:11 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | On a 12V. system with conventional points, a resistor is required to drop the voltage at the coil + terminal to about 9.5 volts to keep from burning the points. Your 6V system doesn't require it, and it wouldn't run right if you installed one.
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