Thanks Geezer. I'm going to take your advice: none stocked in ABQ, several local parts stores say they can get it by Tues or Wed. NAPA already closed... try them 1st before I order it.

>> These things can't be fixed with epoxy resin and need to be replaced when they crack (it will kill your ignition when it gets hot). <<

It broke when I finally got it running X-MAS 2014. I epoxied it then, had no problems until now.

My starter died earlier this week, and I broke this resistor again when pulling that starter out... bumped it. Did not glue nearly as cleanly this time... ran ok for a few days. I can't imagine but... any chance that could have had anything to do with killing my fuel pump?

> You shouldn't connect anything to the coil side of the ballast resistor as a power source. <

I had Weber Electric Choke hooked up on this side (engine side). Guess I should move it to other end then.

> Replace your resistor and (fingers crossed) your issue will be gone. <

Thx again, I'll let you know.

I'm wondering, are these prone to breaking? If local U-PULL yard has one (save time having it shipped) any chance it would be problematic if not cracked (no visual damage)?