Function of the Resistance Wire

[delta_drifter]

"I'am ordering parts for M

"I'am ordering parts for My 3.7 165 due to some charging issues, anyone know what is the Function of the Resistance Wire and how it works? and a way to test it?( I have the stator setup) Thanks for any input."

 

[kainon]

"the resistance wire reduces t

"the resistance wire reduces the voltage from the altenator to the coil from 12v to about 9v, the coil voltage when running should be about 9v, when cranking the coil gets 12V from the starter circuit to compensate the voltage loss during cranking"