Ignition System Ballast Resistor Location?

[64Comet404]

I'm getting ready to Install a " Cane Cams XR-700-0231 Points-to-Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for Universal 4-6-8 Cylinder Engines"

I would just like to confirm, but I believe, unless previously modified and under normal circumstances, that the '64 Comet, 200 Engine, Auto. Trans., uses a primary resistance wire between the igniton switch and positive (+) on the ignition coil... and that when replacing the coil, I should use a coil of the non-internal-resistor type... and if the coil I purchase comes with an external ceramic ballast resistor, I should not use it when replacing the coil.

Can anybody confirm this and/or provide any tips for doing this conversion?

 

[rbohm]

I'm getting ready to Install a " Cane Cams XR-700-0231 Points-to-Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit for Universal 4-6-8 Cylinder Engines"

I would just like to confirm, but I believe, unless previously modified and under normal circumstances, that the '64 Comet, 200 Engine, Auto. Trans., uses a primary resistance wire between the igniton switch and positive (+) on the ignition coil... and that when replacing the coil, I should use a coil of the non-internal-resistor type... and if the coil I purchase comes with an external ceramic ballast resistor, I should not use it when replacing the coil.

Can anybody confirm this and/or provide any tips for doing this conversion?

yes you are correct, ford used a resistor wire instead of a ballast resistor. it is a pink wire coming off the ignition switch if i recall correctly. as for the coil, these days coil manufacturers will tell you that if they include a ballast resistor with the coil, you need to use the ballast resistor, even if you use the resistor wire as well. the reason is that the ballast resistor provides a consistent voltage to the coil, where as the resistor wire doesnt. i have had NO issues using both at the same time. i did thid with my old 66 falcon, used the resistor wire and a ballast resistor together, and i had no issues lighting off a cold engine with no choke in 30 degree weather. and with a similar kit to yours in my 64 falcon. in fact the same kit, again i used the ballast resistor that came with the coil, and it to had no issues lighting off a cold engine in cold weather with no choke.