Resistor Heat?

[Clyde-2]

How hot should the big resistor next to the coil get? Mine gets really
warm. Is this typical? What are the symptoms if it needs to be replaced?
Thanks guys.

 

[Landpimp]

when I had a ballast resistor on my 45 it got hot as well.......never cuased a problem and I think they do get hot.

How hot should the big resistor next to the coil get? Mine gets really
warm. Is this typical? What are the symptoms if it needs to be replaced?
Thanks guys.