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    Sep 29, 2021 3 minutes
    “Many Chrysler owners always keep a spare handy as it was a chronic problem…”

    THUNDERBIRD IGNITION NEEDED

    Q: I have been unable to locate an ignition ballast resistor for my 1957 Thunderbird. This one mounts to the ignition coil bracket, not the firewall. The mounting bracket is on one end of the resistor, not in the center. Any suggestion you can make would be helpful.

    Red Theodora

    Via email

    A: Several versions were offered; however, the original unit had a metal

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