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cdnpont · cdnpont

I'm thinking the Electrical section is kind of light on reference material, so I'll try to add what I can. wouldn't it be nice to have something like this over on CT? I can only image the amount of work this took. Anyone know how you produce and store this kind of PDF type document to link to? Kind of wonky, s...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Even with a dead simple fuseblock like the 65-66 B body, it can be sometimes a little perplexing as to how and what the fuses actually feed, the power paths, and how they are actually fed. You can't really see what's going on unless you have the block off and can see the back. While the 65-66 chassis manual...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Having a little bit of trouble with my column switch, the little switch assembly is really fussy. To help troubleshoot I decided to actually figure out how that little mystery switch works, and what is what. Seeing as it's a hit and miss on the web, I created a diagram for us showing how the contact pins a...

horder · horder

My 66 uses an MSD Ready to Run distributor (no box). I run a stock small cap to keep it looking original. My coil started to leak oil so I bought a new black MSD Blaster 2 coil. Once installed my vintage Sun SST 802 R tach would read way too high at idle. I switched it to a stock type coil and the tach works perfec...

cdnpont · cdnpont

What started out a an intermittent no crank has now become permanent on the 65. I can jumper to the starter relay and she'll fire right up. Just no key start. I disconnected the weatherpack plug (blower/starter) I added in the engine harness back when. Jumpering to the solenoid side of the plug "B" tur...

shiky · shiky

Hey guys quick question for i think i am going senile.driving home in my 67 beaumont from a car show my turn signal stopped working,i figured its my flasher which is suppose to be on fuse box.i was amazed it wasnt there so started wondering if it fell out or someone took it. anyway i replaced it and still no...

jmont64 · jmont64

I have a couple of wiper motors that I am testing out. I know one is a 2 speed and I thought the other was a single although they look the same. The 2 speed worked great in the car. Question is how do I test for the second speed. Have gotten them to work as a single but not sure on what prongs to be touching to g...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I wanted to see my charging state on the 65 as I didn't install a voltmeter. I know Carl has done this before, and it's a good solution that covers both needs in a elegant way. The cigarette lighter is kind of redundant anyways. No idea on the parasitic drain it might put on the battery, but I'm assuming it'...

cdnpont · cdnpont

From a ongoing post on ChevyTalk, On my bone stock 65 2dr HT. For some reason, the bulb stays on (both filaments of the 1157 bulb are lit) when the car is off and the light switch is off. Replaced the bulb and it did function for a little bit (including the blinking bulb). I did have to jiggle the bulb around i...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Anyone know what type of bulb does the newer super tach II take? I have that nice reproduction Pontiac dash tach from Brad (63gpman), and want to match the colour to my dashights, which are LED. Is it a T3 wedge? Thanks, Mark

bjburnout · bjburnout

https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/circling-the-drain-sussing-out-parasitic-drains-requires-a-multimeter-and-creative-sleuthing/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Monday&hashed_...

66 Beau · 66 Beau

I was helping a friend get the collection of cars, trucks, tractors and whatever else ready for winter. Lifted the battery cover on a ?49 or ?50 Chev 1 ton to find this: I don?t recall ever even hearing of an 8 Volt system before. Is this a factory system?, or an after market cheater set-up to add a little...

Laurent63 · Laurent63

I plan to clean the fuse box of our 63 Lauretian with a wire brush and want to replace all the fuses. Our local auto electrician has the following fuses on offer: 2a, 3a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a (all in 6.3mm x 32mm 32V) Can I safely use these fuses ? and which fuse do I need for "instr"? I'm still looking fo...

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Im looking for a shop or guy to wire up my car in the Niagara region.Anyone on here might know a place thanks.

68vert · 68vert

Had an odd issue happen with my recently acquired car when I went to change the oil. Ive kept battery reasonably charged (negative cable disconnected) by putting on my little trickle charger occasionally so when I went to start car after 3 months it started fine but I only let it idle long enough to warm...

cdnpont · cdnpont

So when I started up the 65, I had the gas gauge hooked up. No fuel in the tank. So when I fired it up, about 10 seconds in, I see a tiny wisp of smoke come up. Dash top is off, it was coming from the gas gauge. Now when I put the gauge in, I did notice that the little resistance winding board on the back looked a litt...

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...

73SC · 73SC

Have you ever wanted to wring the neck of a friend? How about someone who stuffed a CD in your Corvette Delco Bose Gold series as his quick method for fixing your radio, oh there already was a CD in there? This rendered the radio, CD and cassette completely unusable. Luckily this "friend" was also a reti...

68vert · 68vert

Hi all, If I'm investing in a timing light light is it best I buy an advancing one? Will probably use very rarely but Wasnt sure if I should still spend the extra for the advancing feature especially as it would seem to benefit a novice mechanic? Also I dont currently have an MSD ignition but may conside...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Does anyone make replacement fuse contact terminals for the 60's style block? Mine are in tough shape. Rusted up pretty good, probably beyond redemption. No point in messing around with bad contacts at this point. The block is out now, so time to make it right. I think I have a 69 B Block that has very goo...

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	STICKY: 1965 CP B Body wiring diagram, (Preview) I'm thinking the Electrical section is kind of light on reference material, so I'll try to add what I can. wouldn't it be nice to have something like this over on CT? I can only image the amount of work this took. Anyone know how you produce and store this kind of PDF type document to link to? Kind of wonky, s...	cdnpont	0	532	Jan 11, 2022 by cdnpont
	STICKY: 1965/66 B body Fuseblock Detail (Preview) Even with a dead simple fuseblock like the 65-66 B body, it can be sometimes a little perplexing as to how and what the fuses actually feed, the power paths, and how they are actually fed. You can't really see what's going on unless you have the block off and can see the back. While the 65-66 chassis manual...	cdnpont	8	513	Jan 10, 2022 by cdnpont
	STICKY: 65-68? Column signal switch and harness diagram. (Preview) Having a little bit of trouble with my column switch, the little switch assembly is really fussy. To help troubleshoot I decided to actually figure out how that little mystery switch works, and what is what. Seeing as it's a hit and miss on the web, I created a diagram for us showing how the contact pins a...	cdnpont	5	787	Oct 18, 2020 by cdnpont
	MSD Blaster 2 Coil - Tach Issue (Preview) My 66 uses an MSD Ready to Run distributor (no box). I run a stock small cap to keep it looking original. My coil started to leak oil so I bought a new black MSD Blaster 2 coil. Once installed my vintage Sun SST 802 R tach would read way too high at idle. I switched it to a stock type coil and the tach works perfec...	horder	3	443	October 8th by horder
	Cranking electrical issue. (Preview) What started out a an intermittent no crank has now become permanent on the 65. I can jumper to the starter relay and she'll fire right up. Just no key start. I disconnected the weatherpack plug (blower/starter) I added in the engine harness back when. Jumpering to the solenoid side of the plug "B" tur...	cdnpont	2	392	Aug 22, 2022 by oshawacliff
	re turn signal (Preview) Hey guys quick question for i think i am going senile.driving home in my 67 beaumont from a car show my turn signal stopped working,i figured its my flasher which is suppose to be on fuse box.i was amazed it wasnt there so started wondering if it fell out or someone took it. anyway i replaced it and still no...	shiky	6	481	Jul 5, 2022 by seventy2plus2
	Testing out a 2 speed wiper motor? (Preview) I have a couple of wiper motors that I am testing out. I know one is a 2 speed and I thought the other was a single although they look the same. The 2 speed worked great in the car. Question is how do I test for the second speed. Have gotten them to work as a single but not sure on what prongs to be touching to g...	jmont64	12	1940	Jan 24, 2022 by 65Camino

	Voltmeter/charger dash trinket ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I wanted to see my charging state on the 65 as I didn't install a voltmeter. I know Carl has done this before, and it's a good solution that covers both needs in a elegant way. The cigarette lighter is kind of redundant anyways. No idea on the parasitic drain it might put on the battery, but I'm assuming it'...	cdnpont	36	1326	Jan 12, 2022 by cdnpont
	Electrical gurus... Any thoughts on this phantom signal light issue? (not mine) (Preview) From a ongoing post on ChevyTalk, On my bone stock 65 2dr HT. For some reason, the bulb stays on (both filaments of the 1157 bulb are lit) when the car is off and the light switch is off. Replaced the bulb and it did function for a little bit (including the blinking bulb). I did have to jiggle the bulb around i...	cdnpont	13	847	Jan 6, 2022 by hawkeye5766
	Newer Sun Super Tach II. What bulb? (Preview) Anyone know what type of bulb does the newer super tach II take? I have that nice reproduction Pontiac dash tach from Brad (63gpman), and want to match the colour to my dashights, which are LED. Is it a T3 wedge? Thanks, Mark	cdnpont	1	706	Oct 19, 2021 by 65Camino
	Parasitic drain (Preview) https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/circling-the-drain-sussing-out-parasitic-drains-requires-a-multimeter-and-creative-sleuthing/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Monday&hashed_...	bjburnout	1	653	Oct 19, 2021 by Canadian Poncho
	8 Volt System?? (Preview) I was helping a friend get the collection of cars, trucks, tractors and whatever else ready for winter. Lifted the battery cover on a ?49 or ?50 Chev 1 ton to find this: I don?t recall ever even hearing of an 8 Volt system before. Is this a factory system?, or an after market cheater set-up to add a little...	66 Beau	7	638	Oct 17, 2021 by OURWAGON
	Fuses for 63 Laurentian ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I plan to clean the fuse box of our 63 Lauretian with a wire brush and want to replace all the fuses. Our local auto electrician has the following fuses on offer: 2a, 3a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a (all in 6.3mm x 32mm 32V) Can I safely use these fuses ? and which fuse do I need for "instr"? I'm still looking fo...	Laurent63	37	1730	Sep 1, 2021 by Pontiacanada
	Shop (Preview) Im looking for a shop or guy to wire up my car in the Niagara region.Anyone on here might know a place thanks.	GrtDanes	18	1754	Apr 1, 2021 by pontiax

	Is there a thermal reset that would cause odd starting problem? (Preview) Had an odd issue happen with my recently acquired car when I went to change the oil. Ive kept battery reasonably charged (negative cable disconnected) by putting on my little trickle charger occasionally so when I went to start car after 3 months it started fine but I only let it idle long enough to warm...	68vert	5	872	Mar 24, 2021 by DonSSDD
	Gas gauge 65. A little concern. (Preview) So when I started up the 65, I had the gas gauge hooked up. No fuel in the tank. So when I fired it up, about 10 seconds in, I see a tiny wisp of smoke come up. Dash top is off, it was coming from the gas gauge. Now when I put the gauge in, I did notice that the little resistance winding board on the back looked a litt...	cdnpont	10	1544	Oct 21, 2020 by cdnpont
	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	9	1812	Aug 20, 2020 by unruhjonny
	Radio issues ? I may have a high quality cost effective solution for you. Clusters too! (Preview) Have you ever wanted to wring the neck of a friend? How about someone who stuffed a CD in your Corvette Delco Bose Gold series as his quick method for fixing your radio, oh there already was a CD in there? This rendered the radio, CD and cassette completely unusable. Luckily this "friend" was also a reti...	73SC	10	1503	Jun 1, 2020 by unruhjonny
	Standard or advance timing light purchase suggestions (Preview) Hi all, If I'm investing in a timing light light is it best I buy an advancing one? Will probably use very rarely but Wasnt sure if I should still spend the extra for the advancing feature especially as it would seem to benefit a novice mechanic? Also I dont currently have an MSD ignition but may conside...	68vert	8	1172	May 8, 2020 by pontiax
	65 B Body fuseblock. Questions and rusted terminal repair. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone make replacement fuse contact terminals for the 60's style block? Mine are in tough shape. Rusted up pretty good, probably beyond redemption. No point in messing around with bad contacts at this point. The block is out now, so time to make it right. I think I have a 69 B Block that has very goo...	cdnpont	30	3601	Apr 17, 2020 by cdnpont
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