1969 Chevy Truck ignition coil and ballast resistor

1969 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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Electrical problem
1969 Chevy Truck 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

what is the difference between a system that uses a ballast resistor and one without is it in the coil on newer systems?
Mar 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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Ballast resistor used on points to lower voltage to keep points from being burnt
Mar 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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iic electronic ign. no ballast thanks
Mar 29, 2009 at 2:43 AM
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