Does anyone know where the resistor is located between the column switch and the coil on a 72 Nova? My coil states that it requires an external resistor, but I can't find one.

Thanks
Mike

The wire from the firewall connector to the coil is a resistor wire, made of nichrome and acts as the ballast resistor. These wires normally have a cloth cover.

Thanks, I trying to replace the points with an electronic distributor and was concerned that if there is a resistor it might cause a problem.

Mike

Mike,
Are you putting an HEI in your car? If that is the case, here are a couple of links for you:
http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/hei.htm (http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/hei.htm)

http://www.pontiacstreetperformance.com/psp/HEIconversion.html (http://www.pontiacstreetperformance.com/psp/HEIconversion.html)

Thanks, these sites have good information.