Sounds to me like you still may have the problem with the wire coming from the ignition switch. Here's why I say this. The ballast resistor you mention is actually a resistance wire coming from the ignition switch - the one you referred to. This wire drops the 12 volts down 9 or so at the points to prolong their life. This resistance is actually serving a 'current limiting' function which is what actually reduces the wear. Chrysler products actually used a separate 'ballast' resistor usually mounted on the firewall. The wire from the starter solenoid to the distributor is there to provide a full 12V to the coil through the points for quicker, more efficient starting. That 12V disappears once the solenoid disengages. If that starter wire is getting THAT hot, it may be the only decent path supplying the coil - hence it's pulling a BUNCH of current. Once you convert to HEI (which you should do), you shouldn't use the resistance wire as HEI works best with the full 12 volts, and the wire from the starter can be eliminated. Anyway, I'd check the ignition wire again. Make sure that all connections are good and that it isn't shorting to ground. Good luck, Darrell Spencer Cave Creek, Arizona '70 BB Malibu '66 SB El Camino '75 BB GMC (8 mpg)
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 2:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Seeking Technical Help ? Hello Everyone..... Iam seeking some help with a strating and electrical problem. Yesterday I fired up my 66 Chevelle and everything ran fine , had no problems with anything. This morning I went down to the garage to start it again nothing happen. Put on the charger for a while and still nothing. Went to check the connections on the coil and the wire running from the coil to the starter was hot enough to melt in my fingers and the coil was as hot . Can't figure this out how yesterday started fine and today nothing. I have a 350 cu in and the starter and solenoid are in one ( meaning attached ) . I had a problem once with the wire running from the postive terminal to the ignition swicth and replaced that but this now something new. The car is still in the works and not on the road yet.......someone said something to me about a ballast resistor ?? Is this something that came with the 66 Chevelle , when I got the car is was mess but did see such an animal.....This list has been very informative and ! you guys have offered lots of advice that has helped me with various problems. I usually don't ask for much advice, but I need some help this time.....thanks again John 66 Chevelle Malibu Phila. Pa ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
