General Electrical Forum

cdnpont · cdnpont

What started out a an intermittent no crank has now become permanent on the 65. I can jumper to the starter relay and she'll fire right up. Just no key start. I disconnected the weatherpack plug (blower/starter) I added in the engine harness back when. Jumpering to the solenoid side of the plug "B" tur...

shiky · shiky

Hey guys quick question for i think i am going senile.driving home in my 67 beaumont from a car show my turn signal stopped working,i figured its my flasher which is suppose to be on fuse box.i was amazed it wasnt there so started wondering if it fell out or someone took it. anyway i replaced it and still no...

jmont64 · jmont64

I have a couple of wiper motors that I am testing out. I know one is a 2 speed and I thought the other was a single although they look the same. The 2 speed worked great in the car. Question is how do I test for the second speed. Have gotten them to work as a single but not sure on what prongs to be touching to g...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I wanted to see my charging state on the 65 as I didn't install a voltmeter. I know Carl has done this before, and it's a good solution that covers both needs in a elegant way. The cigarette lighter is kind of redundant anyways. No idea on the parasitic drain it might put on the battery, but I'm assuming it'...

cdnpont · cdnpont

From a ongoing post on ChevyTalk, On my bone stock 65 2dr HT. For some reason, the bulb stays on (both filaments of the 1157 bulb are lit) when the car is off and the light switch is off. Replaced the bulb and it did function for a little bit (including the blinking bulb). I did have to jiggle the bulb around i...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Anyone know what type of bulb does the newer super tach II take? I have that nice reproduction Pontiac dash tach from Brad (63gpman), and want to match the colour to my dashights, which are LED. Is it a T3 wedge? Thanks, Mark

bjburnout · bjburnout

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66 Beau · 66 Beau

I was helping a friend get the collection of cars, trucks, tractors and whatever else ready for winter. Lifted the battery cover on a ?49 or ?50 Chev 1 ton to find this: I don?t recall ever even hearing of an 8 Volt system before. Is this a factory system?, or an after market cheater set-up to add a little...

Laurent63 · Laurent63

I plan to clean the fuse box of our 63 Lauretian with a wire brush and want to replace all the fuses. Our local auto electrician has the following fuses on offer: 2a, 3a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a (all in 6.3mm x 32mm 32V) Can I safely use these fuses ? and which fuse do I need for "instr"? I'm still looking fo...

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Im looking for a shop or guy to wire up my car in the Niagara region.Anyone on here might know a place thanks.

68vert · 68vert

Had an odd issue happen with my recently acquired car when I went to change the oil. Ive kept battery reasonably charged (negative cable disconnected) by putting on my little trickle charger occasionally so when I went to start car after 3 months it started fine but I only let it idle long enough to warm...

cdnpont · cdnpont

So when I started up the 65, I had the gas gauge hooked up. No fuel in the tank. So when I fired it up, about 10 seconds in, I see a tiny wisp of smoke come up. Dash top is off, it was coming from the gas gauge. Now when I put the gauge in, I did notice that the little resistance winding board on the back looked a litt...

JC2+2 · JC2+2

I was looking through some spare parts of mine and come across a GM headlamp. Not a T3 but a Power Beam. Were these headlamps the dealer replacement for the T3s? The insignia in the middle looks like the Delco sign. Cant say Ive ever seen one. Always Sylvania or General Electric. When did Delco quit makin...

73SC · 73SC

Have you ever wanted to wring the neck of a friend? How about someone who stuffed a CD in your Corvette Delco Bose Gold series as his quick method for fixing your radio, oh there already was a CD in there? This rendered the radio, CD and cassette completely unusable. Luckily this "friend" was also a reti...

68vert · 68vert

Hi all, If I'm investing in a timing light light is it best I buy an advancing one? Will probably use very rarely but Wasnt sure if I should still spend the extra for the advancing feature especially as it would seem to benefit a novice mechanic? Also I dont currently have an MSD ignition but may conside...

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

A friend of mine is having all kinds of wiring issues with his Porsche 914. While I might regret this, I offered to have a look at it once we get the all clear from this virus. While I have found companies that offer rebuild harnesses for his car, I also looked at a Painless kit but they want you to convert to F...

Cndnmale · Cndnmale

Hi Im having issues with electrical with my 63.the car starts oil light comes on on/off dash normal but have no lights anywhere.I have tested an power is going to all.Big issue I noticed when car off there is still power going to all lights an crazy thing is when I touch test light to dash I have power.I w...

danny06 · danny06

would any of u guys know someone that repairs clocks in westurn canada or seattle preferrably ?

Mike Ward MB · Mike Ward MB

Feel as though I should know this but, Ive got the original wiring harness installed in my Nova (mostly plugged in) and before connecting the wires to my alternator, I put an ohm meter between the battery lead and ground. It read 140 ohms. Was I wrong to expect an infinity reading?

cdnpont · cdnpont

If you are looking for correct, old spring type battery cables for your 60's GM. Here they are. These are pricey for sure, but are as close as you'll probably get to being correct for our cars. I bought a Positive, Negative and a ground strap kit for my 65. I hate ugly wiring. Especially ugly battery cabl...

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	Cranking electrical issue. (Preview) What started out a an intermittent no crank has now become permanent on the 65. I can jumper to the starter relay and she'll fire right up. Just no key start. I disconnected the weatherpack plug (blower/starter) I added in the engine harness back when. Jumpering to the solenoid side of the plug "B" tur...	cdnpont	2	1642	Aug 22, 2022 by oshawacliff
	re turn signal (Preview) Hey guys quick question for i think i am going senile.driving home in my 67 beaumont from a car show my turn signal stopped working,i figured its my flasher which is suppose to be on fuse box.i was amazed it wasnt there so started wondering if it fell out or someone took it. anyway i replaced it and still no...	shiky	6	1570	Jul 5, 2022 by seventy2plus2
	Testing out a 2 speed wiper motor? (Preview) I have a couple of wiper motors that I am testing out. I know one is a 2 speed and I thought the other was a single although they look the same. The 2 speed worked great in the car. Question is how do I test for the second speed. Have gotten them to work as a single but not sure on what prongs to be touching to g...	jmont64	12	3003	Jan 24, 2022 by 65Camino
	Voltmeter/charger dash trinket ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I wanted to see my charging state on the 65 as I didn't install a voltmeter. I know Carl has done this before, and it's a good solution that covers both needs in a elegant way. The cigarette lighter is kind of redundant anyways. No idea on the parasitic drain it might put on the battery, but I'm assuming it'...	cdnpont	36	3050	Jan 12, 2022 by cdnpont
	Electrical gurus... Any thoughts on this phantom signal light issue? (not mine) (Preview) From a ongoing post on ChevyTalk, On my bone stock 65 2dr HT. For some reason, the bulb stays on (both filaments of the 1157 bulb are lit) when the car is off and the light switch is off. Replaced the bulb and it did function for a little bit (including the blinking bulb). I did have to jiggle the bulb around i...	cdnpont	13	2003	Jan 6, 2022 by hawkeye5766
	Newer Sun Super Tach II. What bulb? (Preview) Anyone know what type of bulb does the newer super tach II take? I have that nice reproduction Pontiac dash tach from Brad (63gpman), and want to match the colour to my dashights, which are LED. Is it a T3 wedge? Thanks, Mark	cdnpont	1	1717	Oct 19, 2021 by 65Camino
	Parasitic drain (Preview) https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/circling-the-drain-sussing-out-parasitic-drains-requires-a-multimeter-and-creative-sleuthing/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Monday&hashed_...	bjburnout	1	1620	Oct 19, 2021 by Canadian Poncho
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	8 Volt System?? (Preview) I was helping a friend get the collection of cars, trucks, tractors and whatever else ready for winter. Lifted the battery cover on a ?49 or ?50 Chev 1 ton to find this: I don?t recall ever even hearing of an 8 Volt system before. Is this a factory system?, or an after market cheater set-up to add a little...	66 Beau	7	1556	Oct 17, 2021 by OURWAGON
	Fuses for 63 Laurentian ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I plan to clean the fuse box of our 63 Lauretian with a wire brush and want to replace all the fuses. Our local auto electrician has the following fuses on offer: 2a, 3a, 5a, 10a, 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a (all in 6.3mm x 32mm 32V) Can I safely use these fuses ? and which fuse do I need for "instr"? I'm still looking fo...	Laurent63	37	3398	Sep 1, 2021 by Pontiacanada
	Shop (Preview) Im looking for a shop or guy to wire up my car in the Niagara region.Anyone on here might know a place thanks.	GrtDanes	18	3260	Apr 1, 2021 by pontiax
	Is there a thermal reset that would cause odd starting problem? (Preview) Had an odd issue happen with my recently acquired car when I went to change the oil. Ive kept battery reasonably charged (negative cable disconnected) by putting on my little trickle charger occasionally so when I went to start car after 3 months it started fine but I only let it idle long enough to warm...	68vert	5	1798	Mar 24, 2021 by DonSSDD
	Gas gauge 65. A little concern. (Preview) So when I started up the 65, I had the gas gauge hooked up. No fuel in the tank. So when I fired it up, about 10 seconds in, I see a tiny wisp of smoke come up. Dash top is off, it was coming from the gas gauge. Now when I put the gauge in, I did notice that the little resistance winding board on the back looked a litt...	cdnpont	10	2366	Oct 21, 2020 by cdnpont
	GM Power Beam Headlamp (Preview) I was looking through some spare parts of mine and come across a GM headlamp. Not a T3 but a Power Beam. Were these headlamps the dealer replacement for the T3s? The insignia in the middle looks like the Delco sign. Cant say Ive ever seen one. Always Sylvania or General Electric. When did Delco quit makin...	JC2+2	9	2628	Aug 20, 2020 by unruhjonny
	Radio issues ? I may have a high quality cost effective solution for you. Clusters too! (Preview) Have you ever wanted to wring the neck of a friend? How about someone who stuffed a CD in your Corvette Delco Bose Gold series as his quick method for fixing your radio, oh there already was a CD in there? This rendered the radio, CD and cassette completely unusable. Luckily this "friend" was also a reti...	73SC	10	2607	Jun 1, 2020 by unruhjonny
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	Standard or advance timing light purchase suggestions (Preview) Hi all, If I'm investing in a timing light light is it best I buy an advancing one? Will probably use very rarely but Wasnt sure if I should still spend the extra for the advancing feature especially as it would seem to benefit a novice mechanic? Also I dont currently have an MSD ignition but may conside...	68vert	8	1775	May 8, 2020 by pontiax
	Interesting wiring system for cars/hotrods, race cars etc (Preview) A friend of mine is having all kinds of wiring issues with his Porsche 914. While I might regret this, I offered to have a look at it once we get the all clear from this virus. While I have found companies that offer rebuild harnesses for his car, I also looked at a Painless kit but they want you to convert to F...	Canadian Poncho	1	1419	Apr 4, 2020 by DonSSDD
	Power everywhere but nothing works. (Preview) Hi Im having issues with electrical with my 63.the car starts oil light comes on on/off dash normal but have no lights anywhere.I have tested an power is going to all.Big issue I noticed when car off there is still power going to all lights an crazy thing is when I touch test light to dash I have power.I w...	Cndnmale	6	2062	Aug 16, 2019 by 73SC
	1969 parisienne clock (Preview) would any of u guys know someone that repairs clocks in westurn canada or seattle preferrably ?	danny06	17	2274	Jul 24, 2019 by ABC123
	Wiring Question (Preview) Feel as though I should know this but, Ive got the original wiring harness installed in my Nova (mostly plugged in) and before connecting the wires to my alternator, I put an ohm meter between the battery lead and ground. It read 140 ohms. Was I wrong to expect an infinity reading?	Mike Ward MB	4	1777	Jun 28, 2019 by Mike Ward MB
	Lectrics Limited. Battery Cables, Body grounds, (Preview) If you are looking for correct, old spring type battery cables for your 60's GM. Here they are. These are pricey for sure, but are as close as you'll probably get to being correct for our cars. I bought a Positive, Negative and a ground strap kit for my 65. I hate ugly wiring. Especially ugly battery cabl...	cdnpont	5	1808	Apr 25, 2019 by seventy2plus2
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