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I've had my wagon to numerous local shows, most people just keep on walking. I like the group that remember riding in the 3rd row seat, big family road trips, helping dad load lumber for a home project, those sorts of things. Never won a trophy with it, never expect to, but I always enjoy the...

Unfortunately I don’t know. I only know when it’s disconnected the car won’t charge.

I believe you must be right. That got power to my vr and alternator field. Plus it must feed dash lights and low beam headlights too.

Big John! You were 100% correct. I did disconnect something to route my fuel line along the firewall and didn’t reconnect it! I went back through everything and found this, with both plugs disconnected. Thanks again for the help. Turned out to be a loose nut behind the wrench! Lol

Ok this all makes sense with what I was expecting. I need to back track to try and figure out why I have no power at either the vr or field wire. Also not sure if it’s related but I don’t currently have low beams or dash lights. So something has definitely changed since last summer. Totally...

Ok, then one side of the field would have to be powered, right? Along with one side of the vr. Neither of the field wires have power and neither of the vr wires have power in run.

Ok so I’ll give that a try, groundling the green wire field tab. Does the other wire need to be connected still or is it ok if it’s disc as well during this test?

My car has what looks like a tan wire from the vr and a dark green wire. The alternator has a violet w/white stripe wire to one field and dark green to the other. Neither the tan on vr nor violet/white stripe on alternator field has power. There’s power at the positive post of the alternator...

Hi all, I haven't posted in a while, but I recently upgraded my fuel system to a sniper efi. That all went well, but my charging system is no longer working (it seemed to be working last summer). Here's what I've done so far. Had the alternator tested and repaired (it wasn't charging)...

Update: I had the afternoon off and decided to try and adjust the ignition switch as stated. That did the trick, thanks for all the info. As I was laying on my back I noticed something. Is there a trim panel that is supposed to be over the passenger side mirror adjustment knob and light?

Wow, this is super information. Thanks for the US-101 part #, seemed everything I was finding was original NOS parts for about $200. I've ordered the ebay item already this morning! Thanks so much guys. Although the story sounds like a scary ride, I don't think an out of adjustment situation...

Thank you for the information. I do suspect it's similar if not the same as your 73. I'll definitely check as you suggest. Is it possible to rebuild the switch myself or is it better left to a professional? Any suggestions on professionals for the job? I really appreciate all the great info...

Thanks! Any suggestions on how to check the wiring in the column without disassembling the column top half? Just simple ohm tests, continuity or is there some other checks I could do?

Great idea, it's only a 47 year old car. Anyone know a good source for a reliable replacement and I'm assuming the tilt/tele ignition switch is in the same location as a non-tilt switch? Attached to the key tumbler? I've got a manual I can refer to (which will come in handy I'm sure).

I hadn't thought of that, but bumping my hand on the steering column wouldn't have any effect on that. The starter is engaging on start up, then after the car has run a minute or two, it's re-engaging. To me that doesn't sound like a bendix issue (but I could be wrong).