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Need the correct ballest resistor for my '55 Bird. Changed over to 12V from 6V.

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Need the correct ballest resistor for my '55 Bird. Changed over to 12V...

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No more 6 volt. I am completing the change over and need a correct part number or auto parts store part number. I have read they can range from 0.50 ohm to 1.6 ohm. I have a new 12 volt coil mounted along with the 12 volt relay.


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