The points in the distributor are subject to pitting, over time, when they break apart. With a six volt system they are manageable, needing reworking (dress or replace) every 12,000 to 20,000 miles. If the voltage is increased to 12 volts, they last about 1/4 of that time. If a resistor, cutting the voltage to the points down to 6 volts, is installed they last the normal length of time.
So...a resistor is not needed in a six volt system.
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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
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'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars
So...a resistor is not needed in a six volt system.
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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
(Under Construction 617 hrs.)
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars
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