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Steve J - Checked voltage at ballast resistor, it is switched/key-on. Went back to VR again and cleaned both in-line connectors, one had more corrosion. Reassembled and my bk/wh wire is now switched voltage. Didn't click when I reconnected the VR but haven't started and run it yet. Next planned step was to check contacts in ignition switch. You jumped in to the middle of a thread with several comments about new VR's. So, confusion. Zed, Sorry you're confused. I jumped in on a "current drain" question where you suspect the VR. I have same voltage drain when connecting VR and thought sharing another symptom would help us all with repair. Thanks for what you do on the forum, 17.2k is amazing. I agree if they're selling bad Z parts let us know brand/source.

Steve J - Thanks for the question, I'll check...I switched to Pertronix and believe it does but will verify it's switched. Zed Head, I didn't buy a VR so I don't know who is selling. IMO it's touchy if it's a vendor who does a lot for the Z crew. Did the bad VR from a good vendor or bad/bad? Has anyone told them? With the price of parts we'd hope they will stand behind what they sell and maybe able to charge back to the manufacturer.

Good idea asking for VR brand or source (touchy?). I have the same drain pain 🙄 on my 1/73, clicks when VR connected. Only oddity is I have found is battery voltage on the BK/WH wire @ VR whether key is on or off. I thought this was switched voltage? Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated. PS- nice job with the pics in this string, often not so clear.

Does anyone know where I could have the tank from my '73 reconditioned? Anyone have one for sale? The tank's tubes ended-up clogged beyone repair and were damaged when I tried to clean them out. I recall Motorsport used to send tanks out for reconditioning, but not anymore. Thanks.

I have a 73, it's been awhile. I remember something about the electric fuel pump not having voltage until after the engine is running started by the manual fuel pump. Engine running is sensed/switched by oil pressure. Perhaps the relay mentioned earlier in this string is related to the lack of voltage? Smile while you do that!