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After some research I’m guessing I need a a narrow rear spring so I can mount the perches at 46 1/2” centres . The posie one from speedway looks...
Hi, I’m at the stage of welding my spring perches in on my Ford 9” axle for my model a hot rod project. It’s going to be a spring over axle setup...
Still not charging. Still won’t charge with the bat terminal on alternator hooked up to the battery terminal or starter. Idiot light goes out as...
hi Mike thanks for the reply, I have stopped do that I watched a YouTube video of a guy doing it . Later found out that’s not a good thing to do...
Hi , yes new battery and I’ve also recharged the original one still no luck . I’m going to get the new out the box alternator I got yesterday...
Hi Mike , thanks for going into detail about my issue. I purchased another 3 wire alternator today and wired it the same as my last I ran for...
Another test I just done was to run the truck and run a cable from the power output on the back of the alternator to the separate battery and then...
I’ve managed to solve that issue . The alternator I ran was a 3 wire before but the new one is a 1 wire . The exciter wire pulled constant power...
So I built the truck around 2 years ago. New everything harnesses bay cables and all new ancillaries including the alternator . It’s run perfectly...
Hi Mike yes you are right . I’ve rigged it up no with the 1 wire on the back but still having the same issue . I may order another 3 wire...
I think it’s wiring related because 3 alternators all do the same thing. It’s as soon as you hook it up to power the alternator dips off or the...
I live in he Uk . I bought it off a guy over here who’s had it for a year or so . Do you think cutting that link that connects the two would...
Terminal 1 is connected to the excited wire one the American auto wire kit. It plugs in under the dash. And that then goes to the same feeds in...
Okay , so I’m getting some where now ! I’ve hooked u the main power to the stud as before and then from there the power supply to terminal 2 ....
So I’m back home now working on it . And the power from the batter at terminal 2 is getting to the exciter wire by link between the two spade...
The problem seems to be the alternator. The accessory loom only gets power when ignition is off from the exciter wire on the alternator . I just...
I know the hole your talking about but it does kick in and work IF I pull the bat feed on the alternator off and you can hear the change in...
I had it wired as above before and it worked fine. Something in the wiring is wrong I believe but that was how it was before when it worked.
Yes that’s excaxtly how I have it . I just don’t get it unless somthing is arching on the plug I have no idea. It does it on my old alternator and...
Hi so I’m having issues with my 63 c10. The alternator will not kick in and as a result I had a flat battery the other day after a nighttime...
Thanks for the reply . I have checked and the pump is working . I thought maybe it’s not timed right to feed the engine straight away . Seem like...
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble with my Rochester b carb. When I punch the throttle to accelerate the engine stumbles but then gets going . I...
That’s possible I’ll try the low and start from their , I’ll also try and get a video maybe with the tach and speedometer in view . Thanks Sent...
That’s the trouble I can’t jump into another vehicle to understand what’s normal ! Engine is fine new carb and ignition setup . It’s almost like a...
I haven’t tried shifting in low , although it does select all gears fine , it’s acting fine it runs it drives etc reverse is fine , idles at 750...
Not sure if this is the right category to ask but a little introduction first. I live in the Uk and recently imported my 63 c10. I have fitted...
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