I am very new to ford engines. I recently bought a v8 trike that is all 89 mustang running gear. It has a high rise intake with a Holley 650 carb, has a Mallory magnetic breakerless distributor. The coil is mounted to the head with a ballest resistor next to it. The question I have is, do I need the ballest resistor or not. I have had some people tell me I don't need it and some tell me I do. I am going to rewire my trike this winter as it's a total rat's nest of wiring, there is not one relay used. (No wonder the guy who I bought the trike off had problems)
So do i need the ballest or not???
Also it has 4 wires on the alternator, I would like to switch to a 1 wire alternator to help keep the wiring to a minimum. Any info and recommendations about, what one to go with, wiring and any other info would be most helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
So do i need the ballest or not???
Also it has 4 wires on the alternator, I would like to switch to a 1 wire alternator to help keep the wiring to a minimum. Any info and recommendations about, what one to go with, wiring and any other info would be most helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to read this