Recent content by 71 plymouth

None of my gauges have worked since I got the car 2 years ago, except the speedometer. I've just been using a cheap multi-meter to read the connections in my driveway. Once the wiring is working, I plan to reconnect the aftermarket voltmeter and oil pressure gauges that my Dad had installed...

Thanks again, I'll chase those wires first

Now I'm real lost. I ran the charging bypass from the alternator output to the starter relay without disconnecting the original charging wires (only bypassing the ammeter) and no joy. It'll start with a fully charged battery, but the volts at the output, starter relay and battery begin at 11.8...

I appreciate all of your info. I've been upgrading some of the other wiring as I've come across issues (battery to starter, etc) and I'm trying to make it a dependable daily driver. Thanks again

I knew that I didn't make myself clear. I was commuting with it until I had an issue on the way home and suddenly had no power. Jumping and charging the battery had no effect on power to the key, dome light, wipers etc until I did the ammeter bypass, then it would start and run. When I attempted...

Hey guys, My Dad had a 71 Satellite that I'm trying to keep running. I was hoping to use this upgrade, but I'm hung up on how the wire route changes from the alternator to the battery with my external voltage regulator. In addition to me not being a mechanic or an electrician, I managed to kill...