General Electrical Forum

JC2+2 · JC2+2

I was looking through some spare parts of mine and come across a GM headlamp. Not a T3 but a Power Beam. Were these headlamps the dealer replacement for the T3s? The insignia in the middle looks like the Delco sign. Cant say Ive ever seen one. Always Sylvania or General Electric. When did Delco quit makin...

Cndnmale · Cndnmale

Hi Im having issues with electrical with my 63.the car starts oil light comes on on/off dash normal but have no lights anywhere.I have tested an power is going to all.Big issue I noticed when car off there is still power going to all lights an crazy thing is when I touch test light to dash I have power.I w...

danny06 · danny06

would any of u guys know someone that repairs clocks in westurn canada or seattle preferrably ?

Mike Ward MB · Mike Ward MB

Feel as though I should know this but, Ive got the original wiring harness installed in my Nova (mostly plugged in) and before connecting the wires to my alternator, I put an ohm meter between the battery lead and ground. It read 140 ohms. Was I wrong to expect an infinity reading?

cdnpont · cdnpont

If you are looking for correct, old spring type battery cables for your 60's GM. Here they are. These are pricey for sure, but are as close as you'll probably get to being correct for our cars. I bought a Positive, Negative and a ground strap kit for my 65. I hate ugly wiring. Especially ugly battery cabl...

bjburnout · bjburnout

When these were only a dollar we never thought of repair. But some are charging $10 and $15 for these today...YIKES!! http://www.tpocr.com/DR1911095.html In case the link disappears Delco Remy 1911095 Condenser Rebuild The discrepancy: The wire terminal on the generator armature lug of m...

timbuk · timbuk

hey guys my 65 gmc 4x4 is on a 85 frame with dual 85 tanks and they are hooked uo to the 65 gmc guage im told the 65 guage works off to 30 ohms and the 85 tanks are to 90 ohms how does a guy rectify this? feel free to crack a joke on my threads guys have a gas tanks a lot!

cdnpont · cdnpont

Just wondering if it's possible to run a CS type alternator on a 67 short water pump 327..without bracket modification? I'm looking at the CS130. I like the idea that the CS series has much better output at idle than the SI series alternators. If I can't do a CS, I'll run a 95 amp 12SI. Anyone done it? Chee...

cdnpont · cdnpont

What would be the common issue here? Just digging in right now. Lamps test fine. Tails, running and all signals work. Headlamp switch is brand new today. Ground, wiring, high beam switch or circuit breaker? Where is this breaker? Any ideas? Thanks, Mark

danny06 · danny06

so im on the hiway in the gold car quits second later running again then quits so i try to start it but only runs with starter engaged let go of key quits all the dash warning lites are working and heater moter and stuff just the eng wont run does it sound like ignition switch can i jump a wire to hei distribute...

Gasonmiles · Gasonmiles

Speedo went out on my GMC, per a little research, trouble pointed to stepper motor replacement for the gauges and a known common problem. Watched Youtube video on replacement which seemed like no big deal, I work in a test lab and perform soldering on instrumentation so the repair didn't seem to hard....

hutch400 · hutch400

Hi all. Hope that all is well! Ok so i'm working through the wiring on my 65 parisienne and it's an absolute rat's nest......more things have been spliced, sliced, tapped, cut, and added to...... The car already had an old 10SI alternator installed with internal regulator, and it was MOSTLY hooked...

Leo2+2 · Leo2+2

I was driving my 67 Parisienne a few nights ago and had to honk. As I pressed the horn button it didn't work plus the dash lights went out. I stopped when safe and realized only the headlights were on, the rear lights weren't working. As I got home and did some checks and this is what I found: - if I put on the ha...

oshawacliff · oshawacliff

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-booster-cables-16-ft-4-gauge-0111214p.html?cid=DTP_AlertEmail_prdClick_0111214_en

DonSSDD · DonSSDD

My car has had a bit of an intermittent miss. I left it idling, it just quit, no rough idle or usual issue like that. It will also miss once in a while, like skip, like the power to the points went off an on in a second. Then tonight coming home from A&W, it flat out quit, wouldn't restart while coasting wi...

hanadam · hanadam

Hello, I'm having trouble getting my charging system to work properly. My alternator has been checked a couple of times and is good. It is an externally regulated unit. The Pontiac wiring diagram has a 2 wire hook up to the regulator, but the '63 Impala diagram shows a 4 wire hook up with an "idiot" light...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Guys, Went out for a cruise this evening. When it got darker I realized I had no dash lights. Then noticed no rear tail lamps or brake lamps. But headlamps, front running and signals all good. No history of elect trouble ever in this car. No time till after the weekend to troubleshoot... What would be yo...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

As most guys I'm worried about someone hot wiring or smashing out the ignition on my car and driving away! Picked this up off ebay for $5,add a relay for $10 and your set. It's a key fob with small pc board that you can use to control a relay. Can be mounted anywhere in the car and control(turn on/off) anythi...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Been sort of looking for a pair of aux gauges for the Gp for next spring. Not too fussy, just somthing plain and not big bucks. Princess Auto has their 2" LED gauges on sale right now for 50% off. I was passing by this morning, so I grabbed two. Now I obviously wouldn't ever trust them on a high dol...

ROSIES CAR · ROSIES CAR

I am at the final wiring stage of my project and am having trouble finding a definite answer as to where the lead from the back of the tach goes to. I am certain that the light lead with the ground tab on it provides the ground for the tach as seen in picture. But what I need to know is about the other lead that ha...

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	GM Power Beam Headlamp (Preview) I was looking through some spare parts of mine and come across a GM headlamp. Not a T3 but a Power Beam. Were these headlamps the dealer replacement for the T3s? The insignia in the middle looks like the Delco sign. Cant say Ive ever seen one. Always Sylvania or General Electric. When did Delco quit makin...	JC2+2	6	245	August 27th by unruhjonny
	Power everywhere but nothing works. (Preview) Hi Im having issues with electrical with my 63.the car starts oil light comes on on/off dash normal but have no lights anywhere.I have tested an power is going to all.Big issue I noticed when car off there is still power going to all lights an crazy thing is when I touch test light to dash I have power.I w...	Cndnmale	6	304	August 16th by 73SC
	1969 parisienne clock (Preview) would any of u guys know someone that repairs clocks in westurn canada or seattle preferrably ?	danny06	17	356	July 24th by ABC123
	Wiring Question (Preview) Feel as though I should know this but, Ive got the original wiring harness installed in my Nova (mostly plugged in) and before connecting the wires to my alternator, I put an ohm meter between the battery lead and ground. It read 140 ohms. Was I wrong to expect an infinity reading?	Mike Ward MB	4	164	June 28th by Mike Ward MB
	Lectrics Limited. Battery Cables, Body grounds, (Preview) If you are looking for correct, old spring type battery cables for your 60's GM. Here they are. These are pricey for sure, but are as close as you'll probably get to being correct for our cars. I bought a Positive, Negative and a ground strap kit for my 65. I hate ugly wiring. Especially ugly battery cabl...	cdnpont	5	302	April 25th by seventy2plus2
	Repairing A Delco Remy Condenser (Preview) When these were only a dollar we never thought of repair. But some are charging $10 and $15 for these today...YIKES!! http://www.tpocr.com/DR1911095.html In case the link disappears Delco Remy 1911095 Condenser Rebuild The discrepancy: The wire terminal on the generator armature lug of m...	bjburnout	5	303	April 17th by long stroke
	gas gauge question (Preview) hey guys my 65 gmc 4x4 is on a 85 frame with dual 85 tanks and they are hooked uo to the 65 gmc guage im told the 65 guage works off to 30 ohms and the 85 tanks are to 90 ohms how does a guy rectify this? feel free to crack a joke on my threads guys have a gas tanks a lot!	timbuk	11	706	Mar 23, 2019 by timbuk

	Anyone run a CS130 alternator on a 60's SBC? (Preview) Just wondering if it's possible to run a CS type alternator on a 67 short water pump 327..without bracket modification? I'm looking at the CS130. I like the idea that the CS series has much better output at idle than the SI series alternators. If I can't do a CS, I'll run a 95 amp 12SI. Anyone done it? Chee...	cdnpont	1	264	Mar 21, 2019 by hawkeye5766
	1965 B, No headlights... (Preview) What would be the common issue here? Just digging in right now. Lamps test fine. Tails, running and all signals work. Headlamp switch is brand new today. Ground, wiring, high beam switch or circuit breaker? Where is this breaker? Any ideas? Thanks, Mark	cdnpont	16	678	Nov 17, 2018 by cdnpont
	69 only runs on start let go of key stops (Preview) so im on the hiway in the gold car quits second later running again then quits so i try to start it but only runs with starter engaged let go of key quits all the dash warning lites are working and heater moter and stuff just the eng wont run does it sound like ignition switch can i jump a wire to hei distribute...	danny06	19	1181	Aug 5, 2018 by 65wagon
	2005 GMC Sierra Gauge Cluster Issues (Preview) Speedo went out on my GMC, per a little research, trouble pointed to stepper motor replacement for the gauges and a known common problem. Watched Youtube video on replacement which seemed like no big deal, I work in a test lab and perform soldering on instrumentation so the repair didn't seem to hard....	Gasonmiles	5	1931	Dec 5, 2017 by JC2+2
	Generator indicator (alternator idiot light help) (Preview) Hi all. Hope that all is well! Ok so i'm working through the wiring on my 65 parisienne and it's an absolute rat's nest......more things have been spliced, sliced, tapped, cut, and added to...... The car already had an old 10SI alternator installed with internal regulator, and it was MOSTLY hooked...	hutch400	23	2314	Dec 4, 2017 by hutch400
	New strange electrical problem ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was driving my 67 Parisienne a few nights ago and had to honk. As I pressed the horn button it didn't work plus the dash lights went out. I stopped when safe and realized only the headlights were on, the rear lights weren't working. As I got home and did some checks and this is what I found: - if I put on the ha...	Leo2+2	27	3659	Nov 21, 2017 by Leo2+2
	Battery Cables on sale at CTC (Preview) http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-booster-cables-16-ft-4-gauge-0111214p.html?cid=DTP_AlertEmail_prdClick_0111214_en	oshawacliff	0	1226	Oct 6, 2017 by oshawacliff

	63 Parisienne Ignition switch? (Preview) My car has had a bit of an intermittent miss. I left it idling, it just quit, no rough idle or usual issue like that. It will also miss once in a while, like skip, like the power to the points went off an on in a second. Then tonight coming home from A&W, it flat out quit, wouldn't restart while coasting wi...	DonSSDD	5	1533	Aug 25, 2017 by DonSSDD
	'63 Parisienne charging system (Preview) Hello, I'm having trouble getting my charging system to work properly. My alternator has been checked a couple of times and is good. It is an externally regulated unit. The Pontiac wiring diagram has a 2 wire hook up to the regulator, but the '63 Impala diagram shows a 4 wire hook up with an "idiot" light...	hanadam	9	2318	Jul 19, 2017 by 67Poncho
	Lost dash, tail and brake lamps. What could it be? (Preview) Guys, Went out for a cruise this evening. When it got darker I realized I had no dash lights. Then noticed no rear tail lamps or brake lamps. But headlamps, front running and signals all good. No history of elect trouble ever in this car. No time till after the weekend to troubleshoot... What would be yo...	cdnpont	14	2230	Jun 30, 2017 by oshawacliff
	$15 Security System ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As most guys I'm worried about someone hot wiring or smashing out the ignition on my car and driving away! Picked this up off ebay for $5,add a relay for $10 and your set. It's a key fob with small pc board that you can use to control a relay. Can be mounted anywhere in the car and control(turn on/off) anythi...	hawkeye5766	26	4195	Jun 11, 2017 by hawkeye5766
	Bought a Princess Auto Oil pressure and Water temp gauge today. (Preview) Been sort of looking for a pair of aux gauges for the Gp for next spring. Not too fussy, just somthing plain and not big bucks. Princess Auto has their 2" LED gauges on sale right now for 50% off. I was passing by this morning, so I grabbed two. Now I obviously wouldn't ever trust them on a high dol...	cdnpont	9	4751	Feb 7, 2017 by 4SPEED427
	65 Beaumont factory tach hook up (Preview) I am at the final wiring stage of my project and am having trouble finding a definite answer as to where the lead from the back of the tach goes to. I am certain that the light lead with the ground tab on it provides the ground for the tach as seen in picture. But what I need to know is about the other lead that ha...	ROSIES CAR	4	1887	Dec 28, 2016 by bjburnout
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