There could also be a bad connection between the alternator and ammeter causing the problem. Some car owner's have installed a fuse or fuse wire between the alternator and ammeter. If you have one an
There are a number of things to check on the dash regulator. First, it must be grounded to work properly. Second, if the two wires connected to it are reversed the gauges will move up, then drop to
The seat belts in your '66 should be the same as the 3 point set up in the 67.5. I don't have any pictures, but I suspect there are plenty on the net to look at. Peace, Pat Thusly spake pjmill@sonic
The block is still full. There is a drain valve on the side of the block, I think it is on the starter side, just in front and above the starter. That is where it is located on the 1600, so I assume
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That cap can be repaired if the metal is in good shape. That cap has no pressure rating, just a flat cap with a sheet of rubber in it to seal off the tower. Find a sheet of thick rubber gasket mater
There are a three ways to make things easier. One is to drill a small hole in the thermostat flange to allow air to escape from below the thermostat. A 1/8" will do the trick. Another is to open the
If it turns out that the rewiring of the marker lights does not give you the operation you desire, please let me know. Adding a few relays should do the trick. I don't have time to look into it today
First and foremost, a cell phone should be on the list. A list of "\Roadster friendly" folks along the way. We put one of these together about a decade ago, including what "services" and spare parts
My favorite tool/parts box is the bottom part of a 5 gallon paint bucket. Cut the bucket off to a height that will fit under your spare tire, then cut a hole in the middle of the bottom to clear the
Oh, I forgot one more part of the tool tray. I found that the core of a roll of duct tape fits around the retaining boss and can be left with as much duct tape on it as you like. Peace, Pat Thusly sp
I learned that one in the early 70's, in the machine shop in the department where I worked. They also would use it for cutting really thin metal, such as resizing heat exchanger cores (looked like ra
I thought I sent this to the list, but evidently I didn't. so here it is. Peace, Pat -- I assume that your axle nut is a castle nut and there is a hole drilled through the axle for a cotter key. Migh
Yes, it is on the column. The turn signal lever moves forward and backward, and stays in each position. There is a contact on the lever that controls a relay in the engine compartment. You can connec
I flew into the Los Angeles area yesterday and was quite surprised by all the smoke we saw from the air. i grew up in L.A county, but never experienced as much smoke and fires as this. Is anyone in t
Try bypassing the dash light rheostat. It helped on my 67.5 Peace, Pat rheostat to see if that helps. It helped mine.Thusly spake nmleeds@mindspring.com: -- Pat Horne, Owner, Horne Systems (512) 797-
I bought some white LEDs some time back, but never got around to trying them. The main problem I see in using LEDs is that the majority of the light comes out in one direction, rather than like an i
I believe that it is also to be connected to the brake failure switch in the engine compartment. My 67.5 doesn't have the light, but with all the fun I hear it is I think I will install several! Peac
The dash twisties I picked up for my 67.5 are black. Are all years that way? Peace, Past Thusly spake Chris & Christy Breyer: -- Pat Horne, Owner, Horne Systems (512) 797-7501 Voice 5026 FM 2001 Pat@
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