General Electrical Forum

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 MotoMaster Booster Cables, 16-ft, 4 gauge

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...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

Does anyone know much about theses Radatron tachs? My Dad gave me this when I was a little boy. Really want to put it in my Parisienne... Under the back cover it has a 6 stamped??(6 cylinder??) I can't seem to find much info about them... Have seen pics on e-Bay

DonSSDD · DonSSDD

I would like to add some to my 63 that I will wire into the key switch, instead of using my headlights or parking lights. Any recommendations for a pair that I can install where they won't be visible when off but still give off a bright light? I'm thinking an LED. Don

cdnpont · cdnpont

Guys, A while back I got a great vintage Sun Super Tach II (Blueline) from 427Carl. I'm ready to use it now, but the wiring makes no sense. I've been across the web and can't find any illustration or description matching this one. Wire colours appear as such; Green Grey Black Black Black/White Str...

Carl Stevenson · Carl Stevenson

Has anyone wired an auto dimming mirror with compass and temperature into their 90's, maybe early 2000's vehicle? I put an auto dimming compass mirror into our G8 a few weeks ago and I love it so much I want to get one for our 97 Silverado. However, the G8 and the 97 are totally different styles of mirror, t...

Bago · Bago

Does anyone know where the horn relay location is? I can't find it anywhere!! Thanks for you help Ian

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Looking for a 1/2 sweep tack (used or new), anyone have a used 1 for sale or any recomendations (brand) on a quality new one? Thx jim -- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Monday 7th of March 2016 04:59:46 PM

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	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	76	3 days ago 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	500	November 17th 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	852	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	1546	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	1786	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	2620	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 MotoMaster Booster Cables, 16-ft, 4 gauge	oshawacliff	0	1016	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	1222	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	1697	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	1577	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	3479	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	4355	Feb 7, 2017 by Carl Stevenson
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	Radatron tach (Preview) Does anyone know much about theses Radatron tachs? My Dad gave me this when I was a little boy. Really want to put it in my Parisienne... Under the back cover it has a 6 stamped??(6 cylinder??) I can't seem to find much info about them... Have seen pics on e-Bay	SGS Welding	8	1466	Dec 11, 2016 by Greaser
	Daytime running lights?? (Preview) I would like to add some to my 63 that I will wire into the key switch, instead of using my headlights or parking lights. Any recommendations for a pair that I can install where they won't be visible when off but still give off a bright light? I'm thinking an LED. Don	DonSSDD	8	1928	Oct 15, 2016 by DonSSDD
	Vintage Sun Super tach II wiring question (Preview) Guys, A while back I got a great vintage Sun Super Tach II (Blueline) from 427Carl. I'm ready to use it now, but the wiring makes no sense. I've been across the web and can't find any illustration or description matching this one. Wire colours appear as such; Green Grey Black Black Black/White Str...	cdnpont	11	2067	Aug 3, 2016 by cdnpont
	Auto dimming mirror with compass and temperature ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone wired an auto dimming mirror with compass and temperature into their 90's, maybe early 2000's vehicle? I put an auto dimming compass mirror into our G8 a few weeks ago and I love it so much I want to get one for our 97 Silverado. However, the G8 and the 97 are totally different styles of mirror, t...	Carl Stevenson	48	4312	Mar 30, 2016 by StriperSS
	Horn relay (Preview) Does anyone know where the horn relay location is? I can't find it anywhere!! Thanks for you help Ian	Bago	9	1678	Mar 17, 2016 by Bago
	Wanted:1/2 sweep tach (Preview) Looking for a 1/2 sweep tack (used or new), anyone have a used 1 for sale or any recomendations (brand) on a quality new one? Thx jim -- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Monday 7th of March 2016 04:59:46 PM	hawkeye5766	7	1637	Mar 13, 2016 by 409Safari
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