James, The Ignition Ballast Resistor is usually located near or piggybacked on the Ignition Coil. I suspect that you are referring to the Radio Condenser on the Voltage Regulator. There are usually others at the Generator and Ignition Coil. It?s function is to absorb voltage spikes and electrical noise (that causes static in the radio) from the Generator, Regulator, and Spark Plug Wires. It is basically a capacitor that is grounded with it?s mounting bracket. The only way it can fail is to go open or shorted. If the wire is sound, it is probably not open. You can test it for shorts with an ohmmeter. I am not sure if anyone sells replacements. If you need an Ignition Ballast Resistor, these are available at most good automotive parts stores. Dave Homstad 56 Dodge D500 -----Original Message----- From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of James Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 7:56 PM To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] 1959 Dodge Ignition Resistor Question For 1959, it seems that the Ignition Resistor is mounted to the Generator Regulator. I have one from a parts car and I am curious if it can be used on my running car. Is there a way to test it to know if it is good? Is the same type available today as a replacement? What have others done? James 1959 Dodge
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