That something would be the top line imperial which changed over to 12 volt in 53. That is why 12 volt bulls eye headlights exist. Otherwise they quit being used after 55 when the 56 models came out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Barker" <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <barber@xxxxxxxxx>; "listserver 300 club" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Ballast Resistor on 6-Volt system? > Hi Rich, I agree, They would not use a resistor on a 6 volt > system. Only from past experiences. My factory manual does not show > it under specifications, or the wiring diagram in my 1955 factory > manual > So I looked at some of my old tune up manuals back to 1951 and it shows > (Not Required ) under 6 volt systems for Chry.& Imperial 1951-1955. > Then shows a need for a resistor for 1953-1955 with 12 volt system.( > Sorenson # AL-150 ) So some where Chrysler used a 12 volt on something > back to 1953. Thats my Contribution- Gary Barker > > Rich Barber wrote: > >>An e-bay item >> >>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4548944522&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT >><http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4548944522&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT> >> >> >> >>is described as follows: >> >>This is a real tough one to find. One year only 6V ignition coil ballast >>resistor for 1955 Chrysler and Imperial cars. If you want original parts >>for your 300 restoration, this is what was used. Autolite 32-6 or >>PU-4004. Needs cleaning, insulation on black wire flaking off. Can >>replace if you wish. >> >>I can't find any reference to a ballast resistor on my 1955 6-Volt C300 >>ignition system, but I am willing to learn. Can anyone confirm the need >>for, presence and appropriate connections for a ballast resistor on a >>6-Volt ignition system? Perhaps it is for the 12-Volt Imperials, only??? >> >>C-300'ly, >> >>Rich Barber >>Brentwood, CA >>1955 C-300 >> >> >> >> >>To send a message to this group, send an email to: >>Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >>For list server instructions, go to >>http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm >> >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> * To visit your group on the web, go to: >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ >> >> * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >> Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> <mailto:Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=Unsubscribe> >> >> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service >> <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. >> >> >> >> > > > > To send a message to this group, send an email to: > Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > For list server instructions, go to > http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Help save the life of a child. Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's 'Thanks & Giving.' http://us.click.yahoo.com/6iY7fA/5WnJAA/Y3ZIAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/