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Forum: Electrical Tech 11-07-2023, 06:52 AM
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Views: 653
Posted By HALFWAY
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthr...

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586289&page=2

Read post #22

I did this and it's simple and works like a charm.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-27-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Success! New regulator installed and the voltage...

Success! New regulator installed and the voltage at the battery is holding steady at 14v, no slow voltage drop. Yay!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By HALFWAY
I have to retink the under dash gauges. I have a...

I have to retink the under dash gauges. I have a Vintage Air system and the vents take up the space where you normally see them. The radio used to be in the glove box but with Vintage Air system...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By HALFWAY
Thanks for the information, I will look at the...

Thanks for the information, I will look at the options mentioned. My dash cluster has the blank for the optional clock so maybe stick a tach in there and get the gauges for under the dash.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By HALFWAY
Add on temp, volt and possibly tach gauges

I am considering adding an under dashboard gauges.

I see there are many with volts, water temp and oil pressure. I was thinking instead of the oil pressure gauge I would get a small tach and put...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-24-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Belt is tight, I actually adjusted it again after...

Belt is tight, I actually adjusted it again after some run time.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-23-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Brand new alternator, original regulator and...

Brand new alternator, original regulator and wiring. Checked again on voltage and upon startup 14.5v at battery then slowly dropping.

I'll order a new regulator and go from there.

Thanks and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-23-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
This morning, before starting the car the battery...

This morning, before starting the car the battery voltage was 12.9v.

I checked every where I could think of for ground, cables, block, frame straps, alternator case, etc.

When I started the car...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Thanks, I will definitely do that test.

Thanks, I will definitely do that test.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Ok, first test with coil wire disconnected. ...

Ok, first test with coil wire disconnected.

Before cranking, fully charged battery 13.4v.

While cranking 10.5v.

I will check the ground wire from battery or just replace both ground and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Ok, first test with coil wire disconnected. ...

Ok, first test with coil wire disconnected.

Before cranking, fully charged battery 13.4v.

While cranking 10.5v.

I will check the ground wire from battery or just replace both ground and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-18-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Thanks, I will try your suggestion. I currently...

Thanks, I will try your suggestion. I currently have the battery on a charge. I am going let it charge for a couple days, run the test then leave it off the charger and start it daily. Let it run for...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-18-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
I am still experiencing my battery problem. ...

I am still experiencing my battery problem.

Had the battery tested, checks out good.

Found the alternator was bad and replaced it, now have 14.8v across the battery terminals. Car starts right...
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-25-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 819
Posted By HALFWAY
Need electrical advice 81 vette

Not sure where this should go but starting here.

81 vette with the original am/fm/cassette player with clock.

The car doesn't get driven much so the battery drains down while sitting. I know...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,077
Posted By HALFWAY
I guess I fall into this category also. ...

I guess I fall into this category also.

Almost 5 years to restore in a 2 car garage. Luckily I had a full unfinished basement to store and spread out parts.

Wish I had found this site before I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-06-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
After letting the car sit for a few days with...

After letting the car sit for a few days with everything connected the battery still shows 12.8 volts. So maybe there is no drain occurring that I can tell.

Just seems when first cranking the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-28-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Tried the test light trick and couldn't see...

Tried the test light trick and couldn't see anything.

With radio power disconnected overnight the voltage is still at 12.8 v. Cables to battery still attached.

Reconnected the power to the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-28-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Thumbs down The satellite radio is powered from the fuse box.

The satellite radio is powered from the fuse box.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-27-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
It's about getting dark enough here that I am...

It's about getting dark enough here that I am going into the garage with overhead lights off to see if there is something I missed as far as lights on.
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-27-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Thanks for the info, I will try that. Concerning...

Thanks for the info, I will try that. Concerning the lighter socket, even the lighter itself?

Had to get a couple jumps before the new battery, the old one was close to 5 years old, the problem...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-27-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By HALFWAY
Battery drain issue

I think I have an issue with my battery either not charging or something is draining the power. If it sits a few days it doesn't want to crank as expected from a fully charged battery.

64 Lemans,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-06-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,956
Posted By HALFWAY
Reporting from Port Charlotte, extremely lucky...

Reporting from Port Charlotte, extremely lucky to have no damage to the house. Many homes with roof damage and water intrusion.

8th day with no power, water is supplied by well so no water...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-20-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By HALFWAY
Yes it is the original pump. How about $75 +...

Yes it is the original pump.

How about $75 + shipping.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-19-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By HALFWAY
I have a pump from a 64 Lemans. No cap or...

I have a pump from a 64 Lemans.

No cap or pulley and will need rebuilt, leaking around shaft.

This was supposed to be shipped back for a core charge but I never sent it back.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-25-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By HALFWAY
Not the best pictures but hope they help.

Not the best pictures but hope they help.
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