Hello group, I am installing a new Mallory Marine Dist.(YLU621CV) in my 89 2.3L OMC Eng. (232BPRMEF). A previous owner had removed the OMC dist. and coil and cut the ESA wiring. The Mallory Instructions says it must have a Ignition Ballast Resistor or Loom Resistance wire installed between the ignition switch and the coil. I have the OMC Service Manual and looking at the ignition circuit wiring diagram I do not see this listed. Only a 50 amp and 20 amp fuse listed inline.
#1- Am I correct in thinking I will need to install the ballast resistor in the line?
#2- I am replacing the ESA with the following link below due to the switch to an electronic Ignition system. Is this correct?
http://www.jmsonline.net/OMC-SHIFT-ASSIST-MODULE.htm
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE HELP!!! Ed
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