They do get hot, yes. Resistance=heat in electrical terms, so it's
normal. But if anyone does know a good source for the old style
resistors, please let us know -- I'm looking for one too.
-Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: N/B Nichols [mailto:3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 9:32 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Ballast Resistor
Hello Everyone,
I was curious if anyone has come across the problem of a "hot" ballast
resistor. It's the one that bolts onto the side of the voltage
regulator. I bought a replacement at Kragen Auto Parts for my '59
DeSoto and it works fine but is hot to the touch. Should these be hot
like that? I know the original type resistors are enclosed with metal
and they seem more heavy duty. Does anyone know who sells the old-style
resistors? Thank you. Nick Nichols
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