General Electrical Forum

JC2+2 · JC2+2

I got fed up with my old dim headlights (sign of getting old I guess) and swapped in a set of halogen sealed beams. I want to check the adjustment on them. I put in new springs last year so I know they need to come down a bit. Anyhow, there's an old school spec (certain height at a certain distance from a wall)....

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I am trying to locate a rocker switch with a bit of an unusual setup. I would like it to be the following configuration. It needs to be at least a 3 terminal, but something like a 6 terminal is ok as long as it's setup as below- ON-OFF-MOMENTARY ON

65post · 65post

My Dad just bought a 80 Caddy and the heater- air blower blew a fuse on the way home with it.Got it to a garage the next day to change the compressor clutch and top it off with some new R134A.After that the blower motor would not come on.Checked the fuse and it is good.If I hot wire the motor it works but it will...

JC2+2 · JC2+2

I came across this complete electronic ignition setup at a swap meet. Anyone heard of Stinger? Any good? Worth my while to put in or just resell? I figured the distributer is worth the price of the whole setup so not out much.

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

With the recent discussion on dash electrical issues, the topic has come up about wiring in relays for headlights (for safety reasons). I did this on my 66 GP a little while back, and Jmont64 asked me how I did it. I thought maybe I should post it on here in case others are interested. Keep in mind, I am NOT a...

koolconvertible · koolconvertible

I was looking for 65 wiring diagram with colour codes and found this site And found what I was looking for. Might be worth a look. http://www.auto-wiring-diagram.com

Checker · Checker

Hi, my old Sun Tach does not work. i just dissembled and found out that this part was loose inside ..but where i have to fix it back?? Thx for any pic, help, info

cnc · cnc

Hi guys I have a 73 firebird and am looking for a temp " Gauge " sending unit...for a gauge that reads 210 in the centre NOT 220 the sending unit is different after 74 I believe... I'm looking for a NOS one or used but it needs to be stamped " made in USA 12v " below the shoulder for the w...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Removed the grommet for the fuel sending unit before I soldered, but the little plastic piece broke, its the piece that insulates the sending unit from grounding that the wire hooks to. Anyone know where to get one or if they still make? for 66/67 canso. Thanks Jim

Beau 69 · Beau 69

Have a curious situation on a 67 Camaro RS with electric headlight doors. I noticed last nite when I pulled headlight switch, doors opened OK and lights work, however, the tach began to pulse wildly, from proper RPM to a wind to end of dial and back, very erratic. The doors work on a relay system to open a...

blackbird307 · blackbird307

My car battery would constantly drain even when off. When a I put an ammeter in series with the battery + terminal and the anode cable I read 54.36 mA. After plugging and unplugging things, I found that my brake lights are drawing the current even when they're off. I removed the fuse and the current dropp...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Speedhut Gauges. Clicked on a popup add off the CP page. Select a single gauge, and play with customizing it in tons of different combinations. Cool! I think USA as well. A tach I built and saved, 2 5/8" Temperature, Day, Night...

jonathanD · jonathanD

i was testing some gauges i got from elroy! before i mount them in the car! and 2 out of 3 and it is the volt meter thats not working!!! what should i look for to fix this? or do i need a new gauge? not my power source -- Edited by jonathanD on Monday 26th of March 2012 06:26:05 PM

deckerhead · deckerhead

So I want to hide a new style stereo (mp3) in the glove box of my 54. Ive been looking at 6 to 12 volt inverters but Im not familiar with them or how well they work? Ive seen them on FleaBay for as cheap as $59 and on other sites like Myeres for as much as $175 plus shipping? also Im told there are two kinds....po...

mfleury · mfleury

would any body know out there why a switch on a convertible would burn out on one side of switch and says switch gets hot

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Recently, I added a late model power antenna to my 66 GP. I wanted to keep my stock switch on the dash, and this antenna was wired different than a 66 antenna is. Using a couple of relays, it's easy to do. I am not an electrician by any means so it took me a bit to figure it out. A little while back, on a different...

Captain Beaumont · Captain Beaumont

Hey guys how do these work ( good or not so good) ?

OldNightHawk · OldNightHawk

Hi all. Helping out a fellow gearhead with a small problem. He has a 67 camaro with a butchered electrical system. Biggest problem is that the bulkhead connector came out in 4 pieces. I can redo this with a similar yr dash harness as long as the main parts are intact. Any help would be appreciated. ...

1965CS · 1965CS

As everyone probably knows, the 60's cars had the feature of removing the key in ACC and RUN positions. Since I had to change the switch, it no longer does this. So the question is, does anyone know how this worked? ... or what holds the key in?

Hawker748 · Hawker748

Wonder if anyone has come across similar problems. My headlights on low beam seem normal. But once I switch to the highs the pass side switches to the inside light but the drivers stays on the outside?! I'm thinkin a short somewhere. But when this happened I noticed my warn lights on the dash don't work e...

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	Adjusting Headlights Old School (Preview) I got fed up with my old dim headlights (sign of getting old I guess) and swapped in a set of halogen sealed beams. I want to check the adjustment on them. I put in new springs last year so I know they need to come down a bit. Anyhow, there's an old school spec (certain height at a certain distance from a wall)....	JC2+2	5	1477	Jul 20, 2015 by JC2+2
	Trying to locate an unusual switch (Preview) I am trying to locate a rocker switch with a bit of an unusual setup. I would like it to be the following configuration. It needs to be at least a 3 terminal, but something like a 6 terminal is ok as long as it's setup as below- ON-OFF-MOMENTARY ON	4SPEED427	20	3430	Jun 26, 2015 by Turtle
	Any Air Condition guru`s on here? (Preview) My Dad just bought a 80 Caddy and the heater- air blower blew a fuse on the way home with it.Got it to a garage the next day to change the compressor clutch and top it off with some new R134A.After that the blower motor would not come on.Checked the fuse and it is good.If I hot wire the motor it works but it will...	65post	1	1167	May 13, 2015 by 4SPEED427
	Stinger Electronic Ignition (Preview) I came across this complete electronic ignition setup at a swap meet. Anyone heard of Stinger? Any good? Worth my while to put in or just resell? I figured the distributer is worth the price of the whole setup so not out much.	JC2+2	5	1748	Mar 24, 2015 by JC2+2
	Wiring headlight relays into our old cars. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With the recent discussion on dash electrical issues, the topic has come up about wiring in relays for headlights (for safety reasons). I did this on my 66 GP a little while back, and Jmont64 asked me how I did it. I thought maybe I should post it on here in case others are interested. Keep in mind, I am NOT a...	4SPEED427	25	3090	Feb 16, 2015 by cdnpont
	Wiring diagram site worth checking out (Preview) I was looking for 65 wiring diagram with colour codes and found this site And found what I was looking for. Might be worth a look. http://www.auto-wiring-diagram.com	koolconvertible	0	1204	Feb 12, 2015 by koolconvertible
	old SUN TACH supertach II 802 (Preview) Hi, my old Sun Tach does not work. i just dissembled and found out that this part was loose inside ..but where i have to fix it back?? Thx for any pic, help, info	Checker	5	2144	Feb 9, 2015 by seventy2plus2

	Temp Gauge sending unit (Preview) Hi guys I have a 73 firebird and am looking for a temp " Gauge " sending unit...for a gauge that reads 210 in the centre NOT 220 the sending unit is different after 74 I believe... I'm looking for a NOS one or used but it needs to be stamped " made in USA 12v " below the shoulder for the w...	cnc	2	1241	Nov 11, 2014 by cnc
	Fuel gauge sending unit grommet (Preview) Removed the grommet for the fuel sending unit before I soldered, but the little plastic piece broke, its the piece that insulates the sending unit from grounding that the wire hooks to. Anyone know where to get one or if they still make? for 66/67 canso. Thanks Jim	hawkeye5766	2	940	Oct 23, 2014 by hawkeye5766
	Electronic Gremlin in Tach (Preview) Have a curious situation on a 67 Camaro RS with electric headlight doors. I noticed last nite when I pulled headlight switch, doors opened OK and lights work, however, the tach began to pulse wildly, from proper RPM to a wind to end of dial and back, very erratic. The doors work on a relay system to open a...	Beau 69	2	1035	Aug 2, 2014 by Beau 69
	Break lights drawing power when off - 1966 Pontiac Beaumont (Preview) My car battery would constantly drain even when off. When a I put an ammeter in series with the battery + terminal and the anode cable I read 54.36 mA. After plugging and unplugging things, I found that my brake lights are drawing the current even when they're off. I removed the fuse and the current dropp...	blackbird307	11	1905	Apr 4, 2014 by hawkeye5766
	Speedhut Custom Gauges. Cool site. (Preview) Speedhut Gauges. Clicked on a popup add off the CP page. Select a single gauge, and play with customizing it in tons of different combinations. Cool! I think USA as well. A tach I built and saved, 2 5/8" Temperature, Day, Night...	cdnpont	3	1338	Jan 9, 2014 by 427carl
	volt meter not working! (Preview) i was testing some gauges i got from elroy! before i mount them in the car! and 2 out of 3 and it is the volt meter thats not working!!! what should i look for to fix this? or do i need a new gauge? not my power source -- Edited by jonathanD on Monday 26th of March 2012 06:26:05 PM	jonathanD	2	1790	Sep 22, 2013 by Leo2+2
	6 volt to 12 volt converter (Preview) So I want to hide a new style stereo (mp3) in the glove box of my 54. Ive been looking at 6 to 12 volt inverters but Im not familiar with them or how well they work? Ive seen them on FleaBay for as cheap as $59 and on other sites like Myeres for as much as $175 plus shipping? also Im told there are two kinds....po...	deckerhead	5	2040	Jul 19, 2013 by BOSSY

	information (Preview) would any body know out there why a switch on a convertible would burn out on one side of switch and says switch gets hot	mfleury	5	1373	May 8, 2013 by mfleury
	Wiring a universal power antenna to a stock power antenna switch (Preview) Recently, I added a late model power antenna to my 66 GP. I wanted to keep my stock switch on the dash, and this antenna was wired different than a 66 antenna is. Using a couple of relays, it's easy to do. I am not an electrician by any means so it took me a bit to figure it out. A little while back, on a different...	4SPEED427	2	1633	Apr 23, 2013 by Lad820
	GM AC Electro-cruise (Preview) Hey guys how do these work ( good or not so good) ?	Captain Beaumont	4	1497	Feb 16, 2013 by 65wagon
	Bulkhead connector (Preview) Hi all. Helping out a fellow gearhead with a small problem. He has a 67 camaro with a butchered electrical system. Biggest problem is that the bulkhead connector came out in 4 pieces. I can redo this with a similar yr dash harness as long as the main parts are intact. Any help would be appreciated. ...	OldNightHawk	1	1234	Jan 13, 2013 by 427carl
	Key removal ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As everyone probably knows, the 60's cars had the feature of removing the key in ACC and RUN positions. Since I had to change the switch, it no longer does this. So the question is, does anyone know how this worked? ... or what holds the key in?	1965CS	26	3253	Oct 8, 2012 by 67Poncho
	Headlight switching and warn lights out (Preview) Wonder if anyone has come across similar problems. My headlights on low beam seem normal. But once I switch to the highs the pass side switches to the inside light but the drivers stays on the outside?! I'm thinkin a short somewhere. But when this happened I noticed my warn lights on the dash don't work e...	Hawker748	6	1599	Jun 22, 2012 by 4SPEED427
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