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Ballast hot enough to burn your finger is normal. It is a resisetor and creates heat just like a toaster. That is why it's mounted in a ceramic holder.


And bolted to the firewall to dissipate heat. It is normal. A five Watt light bulb will burn your fingers and five watts on your ballast resistor is low.
Craig


2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado