Recent content by ChargerKG

Thanks for the lessons and I really appreciate you providing that screenshot. My car has a 12 Gauge wire there. You have proven the stock wire is adequate if in good shape with all the variables applied so I can rest easy. But why would Littlefuse inline fuse holders use a 10 gauge wire for a...

Gents, Getting a lot of useful if not similar opinions on that circuit's demands. Mattax, I bookmarked those calculator links :) 1) Could you post a screen shot of the calculator populated with the appropriate variables for that circuit? The larger battery wire to the alternator. We are talking...

So embarrassing. VR was not grounded very well against firewall so I ran a wire from the casing to the Neg. battery post and things settled down a lot but not completely. Ammeter still not stable enough and would occasionally stay left of center on gauge for a minute then flick back to C side...

The Dart turned 60 years old this month so the possibilities are endless. My electronic ignition install is fine and has worked well for a year. The issue started with this alternator so I do not think the cause is wiring. If it wasn't for the occasional 18V spikes I would not worry about it...

The alternator is 1970 ready. Has two insulated field terminals. I have grounded one by securing the brush with a metal washer instead of the plastic one. That terminal has nothing connected to it. It would not charge until I grounded it there. Also there is consistently about a 1/2 of volt less...

Maddax, So I should compare voltage at VR by inserting + probe of voltmeter into blue wire socket when disconnected? or touch probe to blue wire blade of VR when connected? or does it not matter? For Dana67Dart, After I changed the alternator the original VR was causing even more flickering but...

Thanks Mattax, Battery is great and pulley is stock diameter so I am going with your possibility #1. Will compare V at VR vs. Battery tonight. Man, those headlights are bright at 18V :) KG

Hey Electricians, I just replaced the alternator in the '65 Dart with this cheapo from NAPA. Ad states it is 60 Amp. It is a round back 2 wire. I am running the original single wire set up with one field terminal grounded. This is not cutting it. New Pre-1970 VR from Standard Electric Made in...

Thought I lost this tag but found it today and put it back on the car. 6265FenderTagDecode.pdf (earlycuda.org) Found this decode link for early Cudas and it tells a story of how the tags were screwed on the cars with only one screw while primered and pryed up so that a line inspector could make...

Funny. The engine builder ground off most of the embossed text on the casting to hide his mischief and painted red and low rise will pass for stock to all except us judges.

Heard it was designed for RVs. I only have it because the mechanic who rebuilt the engine for my parents nabbed the unique '65 heads and original 4 barrel manifold. It works well for me up to 4000 rpm. That is where the pull starts to fade which I don't like. Must be something else holding the...

A Manifold thread turns to Cams. I love it. Still have not installed my Isky but I know it will be monster. Was told this should not be annoying with 904 and 3:23s. Will benefit with more stall. The car is just so pleasant to drive as Chrysler intended I am waiting to swap when I can massage...

Blue and White and Chrome...sounds Gorgeous!

Seriously? Engine swap? I believe the OP said he was modding a '67 Dart 273-4. Who molests a factory 273 Charger or Commando car? Are you insane? Production numbers gurus chime in. Must be fifty to one 318s vs. Hipo 273s VINs. Stick with the money not 0-60. Wanna go real fast? '66 Nova SS 327...

Hey A Nuts, Recently installed an Edelbrock 500 CFM Performer carb on 273 and thought I would share a pic of my workaround. Not finding a diagram of the Charger type mechanism in the manuals or here. I drilled a hole in the supplied carb linkage as far back as possible. Then used a 6-32 button...