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I have two chrysler 340's in my old houseboat--installed crane xr700 ignitions a few years ago--they ran perfectly from the jump.  However, the engines are hard starting and tend to flood easily.  Recently, I jumped out the resistor, hence more voltage, more spark and much easier starting.  The manual for the system says that if the controller gets "very hot", the resistor must be in place.  When running, the controller is warm and I can keep my hand on it without any pain.  I would like to keep running this way but don't want to be in the middle of the big lake with two dead engines.  Can anybody give me any experience or feedback on this situation--Crane is out of business so I can't call their technical experts.

 

Paul

Paul.

The ballast resistor is designed to work with a 1.5 ohm coil. If you have a 3 ohm coil in there, along with a resistor, that's too much resistance.

Also, the resistors can get old and dirty and lower the voltage even more.

If you have a 1.5 ohm coil I'd suggest replacing the ballast resistor.

If you have a 3 ohm coil you can remove the resistor.

Blaine Graham, Moss Tech.

PS.

Never leave the key in the "on"position unless the engine is running. Key on with engine off can cook your coil or your Fireball.

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HEY PAUL! I WOULDN'T WORRY! IF THEY ARE ALITTLE WARM?THATS NORMAL,IF YOU CAN COOK A HOTDOG ON THEM !GET RIDD OF THEM! 340 NEED THE SPARK,AND THE RESISTER WILL INDEED BE WARM! BUT REAL HOT! NO NOT COOL! BEEN THERE !DONE THAT!  RONNIEHARLEY!