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    mgm1986 reacted to Big_John's post in the thread Alternator Brushes with
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    When I was swapping the carb and manifold, I changed the fuel line from the pump to the carb. Pulling the alternator, I noticed that...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    The cooler the car the pricier the part! :lol:
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    mgm1986 reacted to Big_John's post in the thread Speedometer Not Working... with
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    If the odometer is working, it would seem to me that the gear and cable are good. I haven't had a speedometer apart in decades, so I...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Speedometer Not Working....
    This is what happened to me when I put my dash back together. Odometer clicked but no speedo. Turned out the cable wasn't fully engaged...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    That is what I did. I started by carefully removing the engine wiring harness and labeling everything. Then I laid it out on a piece...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    Maybe the wiring diagram would show the size of the fusible link? You can probably source another bulkhead connector on ebay if you...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Budget 440 headers.
    I installed a set of Hedman mid-length headers in my '68 300. I had to tighten them a couple times after a few heat cycles but haven't...
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    mgm1986 reacted to jmustian's post in the thread Electrical opinion with
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    I think I fixed the issue. Poor dash ground. But I ran out of gas hahaha
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    @1970FuryConv Makes a great point. A simple check could also be to hook a battery charger up which should bring the voltage up closer to...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Journey Begins 67' Fury.
    As a newbie to the game myself the best advice I would offer; don't start on too many "projects" at once. Unless you have PLENTY of...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    If you can test the Volt regulator that might be helpful. My VR worked when I held it just right but most of the time it just passed...
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    mgm1986 reacted to Boydsdodge's post in the thread Temp Gauge Testing with
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    I used 3 AA batteries inline with a couple of test leads
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Electrical opinion.
    That is interesting. If anything I would expect the opposite could be true. Did you use the 5v supply from the meter match or are you...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Progression Ignition Distributor.
    Too early to have any real updates as the weather hasn't been great. A few drives around town and it seems to work well. Will probably...
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    mgm1986 replied to the thread Thanksgiving.
    I am very thankful to all of you who take your valuable time to share your vast experience and knowledge on this forum. Without you my...
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