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Exactly what I did! A second opinion is always good.
This is essentially what fixed it(and garyf's "tug test"). Instead of running a jumper wire, I just replaced it. What I think could have...
I finally found the culprit...it was part of the battery wire between the solenoid and the alternator. With the meter hooked to the alt., I just...
All grounds checked, all shiny and clean. Engine to frame, battery to frame, positive at battery and starter. The alternator stuck at 5.8 volts...
Thanks for the replies! I just read these after a couple hours troubleshooting. I charged the battery, even though it had a resting voltage of...
Getting thorough...just dug into the fusebox...no breakers, just fuses. Everything looks good. Even though the alternator is charging, is it...
OK, I did some multi-metering. With the engine running and the meter hooked to the alternator(Powermaster Powergen), it put out consistent charge...
Thanks for the response, ClayMart. It truly goes dead...no lights, gauges, or fuel pump. 5 minutes later, it's full of life and ready to go...for...
OK, just got home, it started right up. I only had to drive a short distance, so I kept the RPM's up. I got in the garage and let her idle, she...
Something at the hot side of the starter solenoid? The smaller hot wire that comes to the same post as the + battery cable runs through a blue 60A...
Nope. That wasn't it. It still totally died after 25 seconds. It always starts back up after 5 minutes or so. And as I said before, it's been...
As Squirrel suggested, I looked at the ground from battery to frame...it was a tad loose but grungy. I just cleaned and sanded the areas and made...
No disconnect switch...but it feels like I have one that doesn't work! Ha.
Indeed...thanks for the reply. I will be going straight to those culprits as soon as I get home!
It's been a while since I've posted here, still lurking though. My '31 Ford coupe just died on me after running perfectly fine for years. It...
The rear and front crossmembers are in their stock positions, and the tires are 5.00/5.25-16 and 7.00-16. I feel like the back tires could be a...
I wish I wasn't working AND lived a few hours closer! Sounds like a good time.
The paint is a custom PPG color...there's a code on the can and it also says "dark neutral," but that might just be the base? Oh, the plug wires...
Well put. Haha, it is...indeed! The old girl has been through a lot in the past 18 months! Exactly what I was thinking. And, Model A...
Well, I guess I'm lucky to have a car that I like AND looks good both ways. It'll be fun to have a fenderless hot rod for the summer.
Yeah, I was flustered...but it all worked out! I'll probably put it's winter clothes back on in the fall. I like it both ways equally, just had to...
Haha! I forgot my friend photo-bombed that shot. It looks like he's mini and dancing on the cowl! As for the fenders, all the parts are safely...
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Pictures below... Well, it started as a full-fendered, unchopped coupe with purple plug wires and chrome reverse wheels and whitewalls that were...
It's been chopped 4" for a year and a half now! Pictures can be seen here:...
WOW! I'll agree with everybody else...one of the coolest stories I've ever heard. I love the second picture on the first post, and the line,...
I'm just waiting for my crossmember, excited to get it in! Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
This sounds good, too! Now it's a toss up between spreading the frame and cutting the horns off. I am a bit apprehensive to spread and stress an...
Well, it's been a few years that I've owned this car...but just never noticed the crossmember since everything on the car is dialed. I rebuilt the...
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