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Ignition Resistor <--> [Ignition Ballast Resistor]|Description and Operation|Page 2197 > < Timing Marks and Indicators|Diagrams
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Ignition Resistor: Description and Operation

The ballast resistor, (wire type), maintains a specific resistance between the positive (Batt.) terminal of the ignition coil connector and the wiring harness
connector. It is not in operation during engine cranking enabling the coil to receive a hotter signal for starting. Once the engine is running, the resistor is
used to protect the coil from voltage overload.

Ignition Resistor <--> [Ignition Ballast Resistor]|Description and Operation|Page 2197 > < Timing Marks and Indicators|Diagrams