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    1991 Volvo Penta 570A - high voltage on pos terminal of ignition coil

    The new coil says "use with external resistor", the old coil just said something about electronic ignition. Thank you
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    1991 Volvo Penta 570A - high voltage on pos terminal of ignition coil

    I thought I had read that somewhere. But the mechanic I spoke with (I believe him to very knowledgeable) said they are also needed for electronic ignition. This would explain why all the wiring looks factory and unmolested, yet the resistor is missing. So...13 volts is fine at the ignition coil?
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    1991 Volvo Penta 570A - high voltage on pos terminal of ignition coil

    I have a 1991 Cruisers with Volvo Penta 570DP (570A). My ignition coil seemed to be working fine, but I recently noticed there was a crack in the top. So I figured I better replace it before it leaves me stranded. In doing this I learned there is supposed to be a "ballast resistor" inline to the...
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    Looking for info on Lucas engine speed limiters

    I have a 1993 Cruisers Rogue 2530 with a a Volvo Penta 570 DP. I'm unsure of the year of the motor/drive. It has a Lucas speed limiter installed on it. I'm looking for information on how this device works or more importantly what exactly it does. I'm questioning my WOT rpm and wondering if...
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