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PastorTom1: I like your set up; I'm considering fabricating a console after I get my car up and running. I like to have cup holders and a stereo at my disposal.

The fuseable link is different from a fused circuit. The fuseable link is like a slow blow fuse. If you accidently short something out, you will not blow the fuseable link immediately. A regular fused circuit will blow instantaniously when shorted. Either will work, depending on what your...

I just finished wiring my 70 Dart, and have a drawing that might help when looking at the back of cluster connector. Also, you should be able to fix your cluster by soldering a small guage wire between the two damaged circuit ends. The suggestion from 68 Post was a good one. Howard ( If you...

Take a look at the recent "Fixing the fusable link" postings. This has a diagram that may be of some help in finding the problem, if you still have a short to ground. Good luck.

Should you want to retain the ampmeter circuit, I copied the diagram from the link to the referenced discussion. Howard

Thanks for the put. Howard

The main feeder wire that from your battery, (ie....post on your starter relay), that powers most of the cars circuits, uses a wire that acts like a fuse to prevent a serious meltdown. This is usually a short piece of 16 gauge wire that will melt in two before any serious damage can be done...

Has anyone found a voltage guage that will replace the ampmeter in the instrument cluster? Most I've found are too big. TNX: Howard

Since the sender in the tank is a resistance based unit, that gives the relative amount of fuel in the tank, a alternate measuring device would do the same thing. One could re-lable the fuel guage, and calibrate it in gallons, thus giving it a more viable reading. Just my take. Howard

Got'er done today! Finished up with a beer. ( your right about learning a lot about the Mopar maze). Howard (DANGER 1000 OHMS)

We about have our 70 Dart wired. I used a circuit board I had bought for an earlier street rod application. Integrating steering column wiring with aftermarket components proved to be a real headache. When completed, wires will be bundled and tied. It did eliminate all the deteriorated...

I'm presently wiring my 70 Dart. I'm considering trying to do some form of an LED conversion, (I like the brighter lighting). Wondering if anyone has done this, and would like to share some info. Howard

I guess I can buy the 3 prong switch, as it should work for neutral safety. If the backup portion works, thats a plus.

My plan B will be to take the SW into the auto parts store, and compare switches. I was assuming the bump when in reverse, is depressed to engage the neutral circuit, as well as the bk-up lights??? This is faulty logic, after rethinking this earlier statement. Forget plan B! It has to be tranny...

Low voltage to the coil suggests a serious drain on you ignition system. The existing wiring in Mopars was usually adequate to supply coil requirements, unless you have an after market ignition setup. Is it wired to the correct source? Check voltages elsewhere to see if this is the only place...

I'm running an older BB 727 tranny in my Dart. Will a triple contact, (backup lights), switch interchange with the single contact switch presently in the tranny. I'm rewiring the car, and it would be nice to use the backup lights. Thanks: Howard

I havent fired it off yet, I need a new gas tank, and a couple of other items. We are headed to AZ for the Winter, so looks to be Spring before the big day. I have a left over wiring module from my street rod days, and I will use that. I've wired a few cars for other people, so will use what...

Good Ideas all. I just installed my junk box adapter, as well as the 383 today, (big day for me). I beveled the conduit with a rat tail file, and sanded and painted. Looks pretty spiffy.

I guess I'm kinda cheap. Also, I have had grommets deterioriate over time, with heat and age.

I plan on wiring my Dart myself. With that said, what to do with the rectangular connector hole that mounted the OEM plug and recepticle. Using a piece aluminum, 3/4" pvc conduit, & plumbing splice, (all cut to size), I fashioned a feed-thru insulator. All will be sanded and painted. This may...

I agree. I read the web page description again, and with all that has been stated about ballast and coil requirements, this web page leads one to think the ballast can be eliminated by just using this module. (I learned a lot from the discussions however). Howard

Looks like we have a lively debate on HEI conversions. I will attach a response from the web site selling the conversion product. Don't know if text willl work, but here goes.

I did send the owner of the web site an inquiry, asking for more info, (none received yet). As I recall, the ballast is a protective element use whenever points are used to discharge the voltage buildup in the coil. The ballast resistor acts to lower the operating voltage after startup, The...

You may be right on that issue. It is still an interesting conversion. Might save a buck or two. HC

I found a web site offering a fairly simple HEI conversion for older mopar ignition systems. I'm going to archive this site. It might be worth a look for those who would like to eliminate the ballast resistor. Check it out. www.designed2drive.com