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Forum: Interior TECH 01-24-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By 85_SS
Thanks for all the feedback guys! I'll check to...

Thanks for all the feedback guys! I'll check to see if our local parts store has the clear knob HELP! brand cranks - I doubt they'll have them though and will probably order the "new and improved"...
Forum: Interior TECH 01-23-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By 85_SS
Thanks for the feedback guys. After looking...

Thanks for the feedback guys. After looking around more, it seems there are no aftermarket cranks with the amber knobs, so I will likely try a set from Ames and end up with a few spares in the...
Forum: Interior TECH 01-22-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By 85_SS
Any tips on where not to buy? ...or are they all...

Any tips on where not to buy? ...or are they all pretty much the same?
Forum: Interior TECH 01-15-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By 85_SS
Window Cranks

The knob on my '70 GTO DS window crank came off on the last drive of the summer. They were unknown aftermarket replacements and I may replace the whole set as I'm not too impressed with the quality....
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-13-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Sorry for the delay on replying guys - I didn't...

Sorry for the delay on replying guys - I didn't get a notification for the last bunch of replies...

I had the custom cable made up by the same manufacturer as the original set I bought - American...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-23-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
I was putting it off last season but finally got...

I was putting it off last season but finally got around to installing the custom 2ga positive cable to match the 2ga negative. Operation starter circuit replacement officially complete.
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Forum: Electrical Tech 07-17-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By 85_SS
These manifolds are massive - it's hard to...

These manifolds are massive - it's hard to believe how tight they are all over. I haven't had to adjust my clutch yet, but the linkage is close as you can see in the pic above.

I haven't driven...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-14-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Thanks guys :) #2 spring ring battery cable is...

Thanks guys :) #2 spring ring battery cable is being custom made to finish the job off.


For anyone looking to make a realistic looking 'Delco Eye', I ended up taping a small piece of...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-12-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Well, if nothing else this event forced me to...

Well, if nothing else this event forced me to finally use the spring ring cables, battery topper, battery tag and delco eye I bought a few years back. I couldn't justify removing a perfectly fine...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-11-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By 85_SS
For anyone interested, I contacted American Auto...

For anyone interested, I contacted American Auto Wire and the mismatched cables are what they supply for a RA motor. From what I understand, the 4ga is correct for the positive and it sounded like...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 07-11-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By 85_SS
For anyone interested, I contacted American Auto...

For anyone interested, I contacted American Auto Wire and the mismatched cables are what they supply for a RA motor. From what I understand, the 4ga is correct for the positive and it sounded like...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-05-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Decided to take apart the original starter...

Decided to take apart the original starter tonight - what a mess:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=369146&stc=1&d=1404613112...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-28-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By 85_SS
Thanks Ron - can I assume both cables were 4ga...

Thanks Ron - can I assume both cables were 4ga from the factory on a RA car?

I received a response from the manufacturer and he said 455's had a 2ga positive - it appears they may use a universal...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-25-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By 85_SS
Spring Ring Cables

Should the cables themselves (not the terminations) be different sizes? Here's the set I received for my RAIII:
...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-25-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Just to close this out - I installed the...

Just to close this out - I installed the Powermaster 9510 tonight. I should point out that while the mounting block does rotate 360 degrees, you are very limited on positioning and it will...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-25-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By 85_SS
Installed and working fine. For anyone debating...

Installed and working fine. For anyone debating on mini-starters, I'd recommend the IMI over a Powermaster simply for the connections being on the block side away from the exhaust. They appear to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-25-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By 85_SS
Spring Ring Cables - different size cable?

I bought a set of spring ring cables through our host some time ago and am finally getting around to installing them and noticed the negative cable is noticeably larger in diameter than the positive...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-24-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By 85_SS
Going by measurements, engagement should be...

Going by measurements, engagement should be around 1/4" (on a 3/8" flywheel), which is good... but any tips on measuring the starter gear/flywheel gear clearance (ie. paperclip check) on an installed...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-24-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By 85_SS
Powermaster starter

My powermaster 9510 starter arrived today and I was wondering how others have it clocked/mounted. It appears that it will only fit with the solenoid on the bottom, which places the connections about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,582
Posted By 85_SS
Thanks for the feedback guys. I ended up...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I ended up ordering a Powermaster 9510 earlier today as I like the idea of being able to clock it however I want to get the cables away from the heat as much as...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-19-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
I took the starter to a local auto electric shop...

I took the starter to a local auto electric shop to get their opinion and give it a once over. First off - he agreed that it was just clutch dust on the nose as stellar mentioned (funny how you can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,582
Posted By 85_SS
Any other brands able to mount with the solenoid...

Any other brands able to mount with the solenoid facing downwards like this with ram air manifolds?

Perhaps a little paranoia setting in after this unfortunate event...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-17-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
I had a chance to test it with a battery and...

I had a chance to test it with a battery and jumper cables last night after the kids went to bed and to my surprise it actually tested fine (tested solenoid & starter motor separately, then...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-16-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Starter pic: ...

Starter pic:
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=367030&stc=1&d=1402958824

It was definitely smoking - question is, what came first, the chicken or the egg?

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Forum: Electrical Tech 06-16-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By 85_SS
Close call...

I'll start this off by noting that a few years ago I had problems with an intermittent hard start issue that turned out to be the ignition wire being too close to the block, resulting in the...
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