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  • Keith G.
    Expired
    • October 30, 2006
    • 316

    ballast resistor 1972

    I know nothing about 1972s, bought a 72 454 with auto, there is a ballast resistor on the fire wall and no wires running to it, has all the options, runs great, 39000miles, whats up with that????
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • January 31, 1988
    • 43198

    #2
    Re: ballast resistor 1972

    Originally posted by Keith Geppert (46462)
    I know nothing about 1972s, bought a 72 454 with auto, there is a ballast resistor on the fire wall and no wires running to it, has all the options, runs great, 39000miles, whats up with that????

    Keith------


    No 1972 Corvette (or any 68+ for that matter), ever originally used a ballast resistor. A specially calibrated resistance wire was used instead.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Dan D.
      Very Frequent User
      • September 5, 2013
      • 181

      #3
      Re: ballast resistor 1972

      Thanks Joe. Goes to show you, I swear, I learn something new every time I go on this site. I've been peekin' under the hood of my '72 since 1985. There's a ballast resistor with wires. I can see now that the wires aren't original. I know the motor's original, so someone changed the wiring for the last owner. I don't care what anyone says; NCRS is the best $45.00 I ever spent.

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      • Tim G.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • February 28, 1990
        • 1362

        #4
        Re: ballast resistor 1972

        I second that, I am always happy to pay my dues.

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