tech-o- matic nominies....

[Tim]

alright guys lets see em

ben seeingalot of tech worthy stuff come up, that keeps coming up over and over. i say stick it in the tec o matic.

some were in the depths of the hamb ther eis a lloooooonnng rocky writen spindal swap post--from around last fatehrs day-- and also reposted on my tims sho ebox pix post. very tech worthy. and asked often.


i also nominate any of fat hacks motor posts for obvious reason



and even though its a bit "less trad" the so what s-10 chassi swap when ever it comes to be needs to be stuck in there as well



what else?


lets see it-- if possible post a link to it, makes it quicker for ryan to add stuff

later

tim

[Tim]

come on, back to the top

[modernbeat]

Stick 286Merc's recent tech on Holly 94 carbs there. That gets asked all the time.

[Smokin Joe]

Yup, stick Hack's engine posts in there. All of them.

[Barn Yard Chevy]

Yea, I still Like the Degree Wheel one...

BYC

[Scotch]

This question comes up over and over...6V-12V swap. Here's the dealio:

CONVERT YOUR 6-VOLT VEHICLE TO 12-VOLTS
This is one of the most rewarding gestures you can do for your favorite old car/truck and yourself, comparing time and money spent to amount of benefit gained.No more hard starting, hot or cold; no more dim, yellow (dangerous) headlights; no more accessories that aren't compatible.Instead, you have a new degree of serviceability, safety, and ease of operation. And, it can all be done in a couple of hours, inexpensively, and without any serious modification to originality! Read on. First, let's establish that, provided it's in good shape, your original wiring harness is more than up to the task. 6-volt systems carry twice the Amps of 12-volt systems, which means their wiring in considerably heavier than required. This is the perfect time, too, for Ford and GMC's to convert POS to NEG ground, for ease and conformity. Three little moves get that done: 1.Simply reverse the wires on the Ammeter. (The previous "In" will now be "Out" and vice-versa). 2.Also reverse the wires on the coil. 3.Finish by reversing the battery cables. POS will now go to the starter, and NEG will go to ground. Much benefit can be gained by moving "ground" from frame to a starter attachment bolt. Do This! (These three operations are done with the battery disconnected, of course!) Now, to the conversion itself and the (2) basic approaches: (1) with a 12V generator, or (2) with a 12V alternator, with internal regulator. We'll begin with the 12V generator approach.


Conversion with 12v Generator
This is an easy way that retains the originality you may be concerned with. Simply obtain a corresponding 12v generator (perhaps making some minor bracketing or mount change), or have the existing 6v generator converted by installing 12v field coils into the existing generator case. How could it be easier? (Along with original appearance, there is another distinct benefit to this approach, and that is, that a generator will charge a dead battery; an alternator will not! In fact, operating an alternator in a completely discharged system can damage the alternator, since it requires an electrical source to energize. It is true, of course, that any generator system will show "discharge" at idle, while an alternator does not. With the quick recovery of the generator system at "r's", however, only the most severe loads will overtax it. But, it's your decision.)


Conversion with an Alternator
This is probably the more widely used approach but some originality in appearance must be sacrificed. The minimal wiring changes are no big deal. Use a DA plug which allows discarding the old voltage regulator. Here, the "Batt" wire that went to the regulator is extended to the post of the alternator where it meets the red wire of the DA plug. Then, "heat" is picked up at some convenient "ignit" spot (the switch or the coil wire) and a wire run to the white DA wire. Presto! The old regulator and the "field" and "arm" wire of the harness are also eliminated. Very tidy. Here are the items and changes that will be needed, according to which procedure is adopted: 1.A 12-Volt battery. (Pick a size that fits the carrier.) 2.A 12-Volt regulator, (if using a generator) 3.A 12-Volt coil. 4.A fistful of corresponding 12v bulbs (dash, stop/tail, etc.), including headlights. 5.An ignition ballast resistor (NAPA p/n ICR-13), which will be installed in the wire from the ignition switch to the coil. (You've seen 'em on the firewall, like a '55 Ford.) 6.A voltage reducer for each accessory, such as radio, and/or heater (install it before the switch!). (NAPA/Echlin: VT6187) it's inexpensive. 7.Use Standard Ignition (VRC 604) for the gas gauge.

Have fun!

Scotch~!

[Fat Hack]

I agree with Scotch...that seems to get asked about once a week...Tech-O-Matic material for sure! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

(The 6v to 12v thing)

[Tim]

ill do mind tonight, but if you can do a search and find the post and post the link in your post. saves alot of time for ryan

tim

[Tim]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=212375&page=2& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1

current so what truck post


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=210422&page=&v iew=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

not the rocky originated ford post, but my post with rockys info in it, couldn’t find the original

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=223238&page=1& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

that the right 97 post?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=222263&page=2& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1


fat hack olds overview

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=220170&page=2& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

30/1 on deuce rails

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=218348&Forum=U BB1&Words=fat%20hack&Match=Username&Searchpage=2&L imit=25&Old=6months&Main=218348&Search=true#Post21 8348

fat hacks sub frameing

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=167918&page=&v iew=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

fat hack mopar

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=216254&page=&v iew=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

fat hack buick

[Ryan]

Sorry I missed this fellas... I added all those links to the Techomatic... If you want anymore added just like them here...

[Tim]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=224149&page=0& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1

u-fab-manfold link


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=223487&page=0& view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1

roadster windsheild post

[286merc]

This is the one on the Holley 94 tuning that Modernbeat referred to.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=215542&Forum=U BB1&Words=94%20carbs&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchp age=0&Limit=25&Old=1month&Main=215446&Search=true# Post215542

[Curt Six]

This is the post about prepping stuff for chrome...good post...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=8418&Forum=UBB 1&Words=silver%20solder&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Sear chpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=8400&Search=tr ue#Post8418