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    Ballast resistor getting too hot to touch

    The distributor (Mallory 6001m) needs one, stated in manual(1.4 ohm) And the coil(1.5ohm). I’m currently running them both off one 1.4 ballast resistor. Not sure if that’s okay.
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    Ballast resistor getting too hot to touch

    I appreciate your help and sorry for the lack of info. I think you misinterpreted me and I wasn’t clear. The coil needs a ballast resistor as well as the distributor (Mallory 6001m) as the manuals says. Would using one work? The engine is a 1986. The manuals stated that 1.4 ballast resistor for...
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    Ballast resistor getting too hot to touch

    My setup calls for two ballast resistor. Can I use only one? I have a 3l mercrusier 140hp Mallory 6001m distributor calls for a 1.4 ohm What ballast resistor does the coil need? I attached details to my coil I have a spare .8 ohm resistor but not sure if I can use it or not.
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    Positive wiring to coil gets too hot. Almost solved. Just need more info.

    I apologize. This is my first boat. It does have a Mallory 6001m. Never checked under cap.
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    Positive wiring to coil gets too hot. Almost solved. Just need more info.

    I get that but it’s getting so hot it’s burning the wire
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    Positive wiring to coil gets too hot. Almost solved. Just need more info.

    I don’t have any other system. No computer or module. Only msd blaster 2 coil and distributor sae j1171.
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    Positive wiring to coil gets too hot. Almost solved. Just need more info.

    Hello, I recently just bought a 1986 4Winns 170 horizon. It has a 3.0l 140hp mercruiser. The purple resistance wire get too hot quick. When I disconnect the distributor positive wire, it fixes my problem. I have the engine wiring diagram but it doesn’t show any of the wires that my distributor...
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