Recent content by wrecks

I had a problem with low voltage at the + coil preventing ignition on a 1970 E body. I spent 1 1/2 years trying to find the loss with help and patience from Mattax. I replaced my ingition switch, but my problem persisted. Finally I checked current under at a load at every connection- coming into...

I'm surprised at the silence by popular 'Hot-Rod' type magazines on this topic for flat-tappet type original engines. I'd like to know from an unbiased source, if there is a mixing problem that makes additives ineffective or if there is a vested economic interest with this claim, with adding...

The changes you menion happen with every generation; each tending to think its generation was the only and best, and longing for something that is going away. There seems to be a technology/spiritual tradeoff. The new cars are faster and handle better, but for most of us are relatively more...

My friend came over, and disconnected the starter relay and got 10 something volts in the run and 12.4 in start circuit, so I may be OK with the under the dash wiring and a new ignition switch. I never found a short so far.

I've gotten a lot of help from Mattax and am waiting for a buddy to come to my house to do what you guys have mentioned. While I had time, I stripped the cloth off the splice and got battery voltage, 12.4 to 12.6 on all 5 wires as best I could. Then when I turned the ignition switch to 'run,'...

you have helped me and being apart makes problem solving hard. I have 12.4 volts +- .2 at 5 wires at the power splice, but when I turn the ignition key to run, it drops to 10 something. I have 12.3 volts at the red battery wire going up the steering column, J1-12R. But when I turn the ignition...

I need to recharge it. thanks.

Battery voltage before start: 12.35. Voltage at start 10.15. I have not measured voltage drop from the starter relay to the red ammeter bolt, because I noticed when starting the car, I only get 8-9 volts on my meter, but while starting, if I move the key just a tad 'up from the max downward...

I did not know about 'shorts', and when my bulkhead connectors looked good, and the low voltage was showing up on the brown ballast resistor bypass wire under cranking, I was led to the ignition switch, thinking there was rust/resistance inside. I did not know that the quality of lights and...

Thanks for all your help. I'm still learning. It's unusual to see someone give of their knowledge in the ways you have. I bought a shotgun, having never used one. It took me a while to understand how it operates 'mine,' and it's taking me time to grasp these concepts- current flow is needed to...

I agree, but my wiring is 52 years old.

I've got good voltage coming into the ammeter leads but by the time I check voltage at both the fuse leads and the ignition switch lead at the base of the steering wheel, I have about the same voltage drop. So I'm thinking the power splice under the dash. Should I try to repair/fix or get a new...

It's the way of the world-technological and value change. I can't make my kids be interested in my muscle car; they can't share my memory of the girl at the drive-in and street racing. A lot of the wraps of sacredness are off now. They will find their own way; but we can and must warn them too...