ballast resistor

[michael sommers]

Anyone know the resistance value of the delco ballast resistor
thanks

 

[JohnZ]

The original '56-'64 ballast resistor was 0.3 ohms, and was replaced in mid-'64 by a different one that was 1.8 ohms (to minimize point burning), which was used through '67. The current reproduction Paragon carries measures 1.8-2.2 ohms, and works fine.

 

[c5vetter]

john,

good on all pre-1968 cars? how does the Paragon repop judge?

 

[JohnZ]

john,

good on all pre-1968 cars? how does the Paragon repop judge?

It gets a 1/2-point deduction (configuration) for lacking the C-shaped cutout on the screw side of the bracket.

 

[michael sommers]

John thanks for the reply.
Just wondering if you have any flow rates for small block gm pump
fuel flow rates gal/hr have not been able to locate information you on
this subject, just pressure cut out of about 7lbs
you may be aware of this formula hp x .5 sum then / by 6 the weight of a gal of gas/6lbs
350*.5
175
175 /6
29.17 gal/hr
l

 

[JohnZ]

John thanks for the reply.
Just wondering if you have any flow rates for small block gm pump
fuel flow rates gal/hr have not been able to locate information you on
this subject, just pressure cut out of about 7lbs
you may be aware of this formula hp x .5 sum then / by 6 the weight of a gal of gas/6lbs
350*.5
175
175 /6
29.17 gal/hr
l

GM never quoted flow rates for OEM pumps - just pressure ratings; the stock AC pumps worked fine on L-88's, so unless you have well over 500hp, I wouldn't worry about it.