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Search Auto Parts Search 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> Antique Car Talk bigboy New User Apr 30, 2013, 5:02 PM Post #1 of 6 (2886 views) 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In just change 6 volt to 12 volt with a alternator. every thing works ok runs fine. need to reduce volts to gas &temp. when key is trun on motor not runing ballast gets hot to the touch, is this normal... have not run motor for long time yet. to see if it it gets way to hot. it is wired from +side of coil to igiton switch... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 30, 2013, 5:16 PM Post #2 of 6 (2873 views) Re: 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In Not sure what you did or used. Some did get hot working properly as they were reducing volts by consuming it to achieve correct running voltage, T (off line for a while now perhaps tomorrow) bigboy New User May 1, 2013, 1:31 PM Post #3 of 6 (2817 views) Re: 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In yes thats what i was told. its to save the points.from to many volts . thanks for feed back.. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 1, 2013, 2:16 PM Post #4 of 6 (2801 views) Re: 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In Note they are or many were made of porcelain and placed on just metal firewalls. True - There to allow whatever full battery can offer while cranking then reduce voltage to not burn out points or stress other ignition items for just "running." Note, you can tell that system is happy with voltage and the condenser if the points with some use/miles do not transfer metal from one to the other - that's good. TMK there is no known life expectancy of the condenser (so told in trade school) to keep a good one but this system is now somewhat custom vs factory engineered so take a peek now and then. Points should be cheap but have been fooled before. LUBE THE CAM IN THERE! The plastic bumper that rides it causes points to make gap smaller and can be hard on the cam. You lube just a smear of dialectic grease ahead of the way it spins. Points are fine IMO just need looking at and some attention now and then. Hey - that's all we had back when and the world didn't stop! Might be a hunt but owning dwell meter is much better than a feeler gauge for those. Might be hard to find but they should still be somewhere, T bigboy New User May 6, 2013, 2:14 PM Post #5 of 6 (2778 views) Re: 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In hi thanks for feed back got the grease for points ; will get back up points just in case . will send pic when done. iam reducing gauges back to 6 volt right now.. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 6, 2013, 2:50 PM Post #6 of 6 (2774 views) Re: 1948 ford ballast resister gets hot to touch Sign In If it helps I believe all 1960s Mustangs/Falcons were 6v dash items (gauges) reduced to make accurate. You can get parts for those cars forever it seems if you are pulling your hair out......... T (This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on May 6, 2013, 2:52 PM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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