Resistance Wire

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BeenyBoy
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Resistance Wire

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1965 G2csr

Hi Guys
Trying to sort out the wiring and according to the wiring diagram have there appears to be a 'Resistance wire' between the +ve battery and the lighting switch- I can't find mention of it in the handbook or sign of it on the original loom- any idea what the resistance is (ohms?)...and why is it there ?
DM2
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Re: Resistance Wire

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BeenyBoy
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Re: Resistance Wire

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Thanks DM..I'm planning to replace the old rectifier with a solid state one- as I have with both my Beezas- will I still need the resistance wire ?
megga
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Re: Resistance Wire

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BeenyBoy wrote:Thanks DM..I'm planning to replace the old rectifier with a solid state one- as I have with both my Beezas- will I still need the resistance wire ?
Yes you should do by my reckoning as you're just basically swapping a rectifier, the rest is still the same.
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ajscomboman
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Re: Resistance Wire

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I'd do away with it the wire and separate rectifier and go solid state rectifier/regulator all in one unit, much more efficient and reliable.
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