Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"
When moving the vehicle around the yard (driving it) all of a sudden it died. Lost all electrical components also (horn, lights, etc.)
The first thing I tried was bypassing the ammeter, but that did not work.
I found a reproduction underhood wiring harness in storage, so I installed that next. Then I found a rebuilt alternator in storage (a little crusty) and purchased an old-school voltage regulator (point type) at a local auto parts dealer. Replaced the head lamp switch and ignition switch.
At this point, I could "hot wire" the vehicle and the horn worked, but the ignition switch would not work the starter, and the tail lights and headlights would not work. After finally replacing the underhood fusible link (16 gauge), all systems came back on line. The bottom wire in the last photo was on the vehicle and was replaced. I reconnected the ammeter.
When I had the dash out, I replaced all the little lamps in the circuit board. For some reason, even with new bulbs, only one of the three dash background lamps work, and the oil pressure light does not work either.
Noticed the brake master cylinder was empty, so a complete brake job is next.
When moving the vehicle around the yard (driving it) all of a sudden it died. Lost all electrical components also (horn, lights, etc.)
The first thing I tried was bypassing the ammeter, but that did not work.
I found a reproduction underhood wiring harness in storage, so I installed that next. Then I found a rebuilt alternator in storage (a little crusty) and purchased an old-school voltage regulator (point type) at a local auto parts dealer. Replaced the head lamp switch and ignition switch.
At this point, I could "hot wire" the vehicle and the horn worked, but the ignition switch would not work the starter, and the tail lights and headlights would not work. After finally replacing the underhood fusible link (16 gauge), all systems came back on line. The bottom wire in the last photo was on the vehicle and was replaced. I reconnected the ammeter.
When I had the dash out, I replaced all the little lamps in the circuit board. For some reason, even with new bulbs, only one of the three dash background lamps work, and the oil pressure light does not work either.
Noticed the brake master cylinder was empty, so a complete brake job is next.
