Thanks guys. Another thing to check. Ta, Dave
PS. Terry, do you have total recall or something? Or do you just spend your days memorising the tools and processes involved with datsuns? :) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< On 3/08/03, 20:15:04, Terry Rudd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding RE: Wierd and annoying ignition breakdown: > Dave, > The ignition resister is inside of the white ceramic block that sits near the coil on a 1600 and it's purpose is to reduce the voltage across the points by around 1/3 of battery voltage, the idea is to prolong the contact surfaces and it sort of works all things equal. It just could be that this is your problem as there is a heat related element involved here i.e. an open circuit or high resistant connection will allow the engine to fire, but it will not continue to run when the start circuit is not running (i.e. via the ignition key). As part of routine maintenance once in a while it certainly doesn't hurt to pull the resister apart and clean up the connections - you'll need an 8mm spanner if it's a stock item on your car. > regards > Terry > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Andrews > Sent: Sunday, 3 August 2003 9:57 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Wierd and annoying ignition breakdown > I've been meaning to ask about this. All the coils I've been using have > ``Use with resistor'' printed on them. > How do I check this resistor? I have no idea what/where is it. > Thanks, > Dave > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< > On 2/08/03, 22:58:09, Steven Copcutt wrote > regarding Re: Wierd and annoying ignition breakdown: > > Dave , have you tried checking the ballast resistor yet ? > > Steve --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
