I will run a tap through the threads where the relay mounts for a good ground. This is encouraging, we'll see. I'll get back to you'll next week.
Thanks guys,
Guy
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I will run a tap through the threads where the relay mounts for a good ground. This is encouraging, we'll see. I'll get back to you'll next week.
Thanks guys,
Guy
Thanks guys. If it is not to cold I will try and resolve this haunting issue. I want to get on with my next step, pulling the gas tank and restoring the trunck. My passion, and the reason I love...
Who you guys pulling far in the Super Bowl?
I monitored both the small coil wirers individually for 12V with the key at 'START'. No voltage on them. I do have 12V at the back of the new...
Thanks for the help,
I did get a new solenoid, installed it, turned the key to 'ON' and the generator and oil lights come on. But when I turn it to 'START' nothing happens. I will check if I am...
Happy New Year to all,
Have not done much over the holidays, but did manage to install the new battery, voltage regulator, and ignition switch. Turned the key and nothing happened. Jumped the...
I think I will buy a new voltage regulator from Napa and see if she charges. How can you tell it is a Ford? Just so I will know.
Guy
Yes, the post on 11/14/2011. The one in the second picture, at the right on the post page.
She took the computer to so my replys will be coming doing my work weeks.
Guy
Hey Roger, good to hear from you.
I am certain I have the wiring correct, but am not sure what altenator I got, (Ford/GM). I am working to find out! Last time I started her up the starter...
Thanks, remember me fixed it.
I am thinking of giving up on the external voltage regulated altenator but hate to let it beat me. If I am not careful, it's going to beat me black and blue!
I'll have a look on the home page...
Admin help,
I am having to reply to this thread to be able to view the most resent input. Is there some way to correct this?
Guy
Yes, that is the way my keys are set up too. One for the trunk and one for the ignition and doors.
I am glad I named this Thread, "Little @ time", because that is how it is going!!!!!!!
Guy
I looked up two voltage regulators Napa carries. One for Ford and one for GM from the same year and found they are different. I also asked one of the guys at work the difference and he told me one...
I got the keys and cylinder back yesterday but the key will not open the doors and truck. The locksmith is coming out to the house next Monday to resolve the problem.
Still waiting on the key cylinder to come back from the locksmith.
Question, are voltage regulators the same for Ford and GM altenators?
My though is if I have a GM altenator, could that be...
Good Morning All,
Found the battery dead and brought it to Auto Zone to get charged. It was bad, but still under warrenty so I got a new one. I must have fried it when the starter failed to...
I'm off this Sunday and will try her again. When I started her up this week the starter would not disengauge. The car ran, dragging the starter with it for about a minute and died. I'm going to...
I got the new ignition switch and key cylinder installed. I also went through all of my wiring using the diagram from the site below.
http://www.galaxieclub.com/images/alternator-conversion.jpg...
Thanks man, it really felt good to get back into the shop.
Next steps:
Pull the plugs and squirt a little marvel oil into the cyclinders sense shes been setting a while.
Fill her up with new...
Great, I found the forum.
I emptied the 50/50 and pulled all of the old Ford type hose clamps and installed new ones. I had started the engine up after I rebuilt it and all the 50/50 leaked out...
Hello to all,
I am introducing myself again because it has been a long time sense I have spoken with all of you.
I started working on my 63 Furtura 4 door this week after about a year off.
I...
Roger
I ordered an ignition switch and key cylinder with 2 keys from Macs today. And just to celebrate I bought a pair of new fender top ornaments too.
When we get back I know with you guys...
Smithkid,
I tried starting her again and found the battery is not being charged. Its an issue I will deal with after our vacation. I will also have to purchase a new ignition switch, mines...
Good morning everybody,
There is music in Albuquerque. WaHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy I'm coming out of my skin. My first engine build.
Thank all of you...
I brought the battery back today and got a 650 amp. Got everything installed, ohmed out my altenator to regulator wiring, it all seems correct. I am waiting on an Actron dwell, tach, volt meter I...