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Old 08-20-2020, 07:20 AM   #12
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... Yes it works, but.... IDK.... seems like you're inviting electrical/corrosion issues. ...
The .5 Ohm 100 watt resistors work just was well as the stock and have better cooling. I prefer them to ~20 year old used ones and pricing new Porsche ones at over $180 at Pelican makes the choice easy.

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Besides, I don't think the resistor is his problem since he has to tap on the motor for it to run.
That does sound like a bad fan. I hadn't read through the discussion about the specifics, but posted here to reply with the pic of the resistors after Starter PMed me a direct question and linked me this thread.

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