Delco Remy

[Don B.]

Does anyone know the part number for the Delco Remy ballast resistor for a 62 Fuelie? Also, looking for a transmission ratio tag for my 62. Should have JJ embossed on it
Thanks
Don

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Does anyone know the part number for the Delco Remy ballast resistor for a 62 Fuelie? Also, looking for a transmission ratio tag for my 62. Should have JJ embossed on it
Thanks
Don

Don-------


GM #1931385.

[Don B.]

Re: Delco Remy

Thanks Joe

[David L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Don,

My 1962 Delco-Remy Popular Parts Catalog (June 1962) lists # 1931385 for 1956-1962 Corvettes but does NOT give a Delco-Remy part number. It also lists GM # 1115091 & Delco-Remy # D-501 for the Ignition coil.

My 1966 Chevrolet Parts Catalog describes the 1931385 as RESISTOR, primary (black dot)((0.3 ohms).
GM # 1957154 is described as RESISTOR, primary (blue stripe)(1.8 ohms).

Dave

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Don,

My 1962 Delco-Remy Popular Parts Catalog (June 1962) lists # 1931385 for 1956-1962 Corvettes but does NOT give a Delco-Remy part number. It also lists GM # 1115091 & Delco-Remy # D-501 for the Ignition coil.

My 1966 Chevrolet Parts Catalog describes the 1931385 as RESISTOR, primary (black dot)((0.3 ohms).
GM # 1957154 is described as RESISTOR, primary (blue stripe)(1.8 ohms).

Dave

Dave-----

The Delco part number for the GM #1931385 resistor was D-1111. That number won't be found in a GM parts catalog, however.

By the way, GM #12336832, aka Delco C-1101, replaced the above-referenced for SERVICE. It's discontinued now, too, though. It was configured somewhat differently than the 1931385 but, presumably, it would be a functional replacement.

[David L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Dave-----

The Delco part number for the GM #1931385 resistor was D-1111. That number won't be found in a GM parts catalog, however.

By the way, GM #12336832, aka Delco C-1101, replaced the above-referenced for SERVICE. It's discontinued now, too, though. It was configured somewhat differently than the 1931385 but, presumably, it would be a functional replacement.

Joe,

It's odd that the Delco-Remy part # is not listed in my 1962 Delco-Remy Parts Catalog for the 1931385 resistor but the Delco-Remy part # for the 1957154 resistor is listed as D-1110. At least there is some logic to the Delco-Remy part number system.

Dave

[Don B.]

Re: Delco Remy

Thank you gentlemen. Now all I have to do is find one

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Thank you gentlemen. Now all I have to do is find one

Don------


Keep in mind that this ballast resistor was manufactured for a LOT of years. So, there are likely to be minor differences depending on when each one was manufactured. For an example that's 100% correct you'd probably have to find one that was manufactured about the same time as your car was built. I would not go that far, though; if it were me, any 1931385 would be fine.

You should not have too much trouble finding a 1931385. They're out there. You'll likely have to pay about $100-200, though.

[Don B.]

Re: Delco Remy

Joe,

I have not found one yet but will keep looking.

Thanks for your advice,

Don

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco Remy

Joe,

I have not found one yet but will keep looking.

Thanks for your advice,

Don

Don-------


Here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-60-61-62-63-64-Corvette-Black-Dot-Balast-Resistor-Dual-Quad-55-56-57-58-59-/141807018125?hash=item21045b608d:g:G1kAAOSw8gVX6Vfy&vxp=mtr

[Pat H.]

Re: Delco Remy

That may be the functional replacement, but it's missing the tang at the top as per the TINJG

[Don B.]

Re: Delco Remy

I too noticed the missing tang on the top of the attaching bracket. Will keep looking until I find as per the TINJG.

Thanks for your help.

Don

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco Remy

I too noticed the missing tang on the top of the attaching bracket. Will keep looking until I find as per the TINJG.

Thanks for your help.

Don

Don------


Yes, the "tab" is one of the nuances that disappeared over time. As far as I know, this "tab" has no functionality and is simply an "artifact" of the stamping process for the bracket. In any event, to find an NOS example of a resistor that features this nuance will be difficult and, no doubt, expensive. You may be able to find a used example. I don't like used electrical parts, though. I'd much rather have an NOS piece without the "tab" than a used piece with the "tab".

[Don B.]

Re: Delco Remy

I found a couple of correct looking ballast resistors. I am in the process of finding out the ohm ratings of resistors to see if they will work on my car.

Don

[Pat H.]

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I'd be interested in the ohm value as well. I have a service replacement that is mark 2.0 ohms. I remember reading somewhere where it was much less, but can't seem to find it. A number of .3 ohms rings a bell, but I've also seen 1.8 ohms somewhere as well.