Ballast resistor 1953 Windsor 265 engine

[40desoto]

Im running a 1953 265 Chrysler engine on a stand and was wondering if I had the distributor wiring, coil and ballast resistor wiring correct?

 

Im assuming by 1953 this car was a 12V negative ground car.

 

Does this wiring look correct?

 

 

Edited February 4, 2022 by 40desoto
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[Dodgeb4ya]

1953 was six volt unless a 1953 Chrysler Crown Imperial.

[NoGoFargo]

That’s how I had mine wired to test fire the engine. 
I’m no expert on 6 Volt but it worked for me. 

[40desoto]

Its heating up the ballast resistor just on cranking  and no spark to the wires.  Ill troubleshoot further.   Thank You

 

[Dodgeb4ya]

If you are using 12 volt...the ballast is bypassed on "start". The reason being is to supply full 12 volts to coil when cranking the engine over to start it with a stronger hotter spark.

When the key is released to "run" once the engine is running the coil voltage then is reduced to the coil to prolong point life.

This is done by supplying lowered voltage to the coil through the ballast only with the key in "run" position.

[40desoto]

Im just trying to briefly run the engine and thereafter do a compression test. Would it hurt if I run it for a bit without the ballast resistor using a 12v battery?

 

When I cranked it I noticed no spark to the plugs so now wondering if the dist. or coil is bad.

 

 

[Dodgeb4ya]

Run it with out the resistor on 12 volts...everyday running ...no