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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.

    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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