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From: Michael Jose <mwjose@home.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:07 AM
Subject: electrics 79 B
> Alternators:
> I keep going through them. Of course, I'm using the Checker rebuilds
> with a lifetime warranty, but I get sick of replacing them every few
> months, usually two or three times before I get one to last. What could
> be causing this? What should I check?
What is failing on them?
> Gauges:
> I know that a bad temp and fuel are caused by the stabiliser going out.
> What causes a tach to lose function? It was working fine before I
> replaced my main harness, it was sporadic, and now has stopped working
> altogether. I didn't touch any of the instrument wiring with the new
> harness except to unplug and the plug the two connectors to the main
> harness. Any suggestions on what to check?
The tach needs 12v on a green and ground on a black, plus a white/black from
the coil -ve to function.
> Time delay buzzer:
> What does this thing do? I've never heard it buzz, Haynes says it's not
> serviceable, but has to be replaced, but it seems like it's
> unavailable. Before I mangle my new wiring just to attach its
> connector, I want to know if it serves any purpose at all.
It should operate a warning buzzer and lamp for 8 seconds if the ignition
and starter are operated before the belts are fastened. Whether that counts
as 'serves a purpose' is a moot point.
PaulH.
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