not !! Maybe some, but not me
Stop in for a cup of coffee
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Ben Drinkin
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No one would ever ditch you Mikey! You're one of the good guys..not !! Maybe some, but not me
HOT as Hades here today ...Heat index of over 100
Yes, depends on your posterior, and yes. LOL
All of the a-body bench seats I've been on place you higher. None have been like a sofa - rather very firm.
The oem buckets in my '68 bacaruda put me lower than I liked for the steering wheel and never did like them for their support.
However the buckets can be made to sit higher. So that's a plus.
One problem with going too high is when wearing a race helmet it can touch the headliner.
Peple with longer legs this is less of a problem since as the seats are further back there is more room.I've liked some recaros (from older BMWs) and Flowfit or Flowform buckets, both of which will fit pretty easily. Neither looks quite original, but at least with the seperate moveable headrest their not distractingly out of place.
My .02 and change
I've only had to do replace the K-H/MP adjustable prop valve and associated short tubes with the engine in.AS if you all didn't already know... This Duster requires all new steel brake, and hose lines...Ya oughta try getting the one in the engine bay, to the right front wheel, with the engine and all still in the car.....
Your making me feel much better about not rerouting right side lines when we did the headers. Bad enough I had to add extra shielding. Maybe when the engine is out (not on the schedule) I'll do a reroute of the fuel line.
Since this came up in another thread.
If any of you are curious as to why some of us dislike the 'MAD bypass', this is the technical picture of why.
It puts all of the current for running the car, the lights, heater fan, and everything but battery recharging through a 16 gage fusible link.
On a cold, rainy, night that's something like 25 - 35 amps continuously through a 16 gage wire.
At least with Chrysler's routing, that wire was only under high load when the battery had to take over.
If any of you are curious as to why some of us dislike the 'MAD bypass', this is the technical picture of why.
It puts all of the current for running the car, the lights, heater fan, and everything but battery recharging through a 16 gage fusible link.
On a cold, rainy, night that's something like 25 - 35 amps continuously through a 16 gage wire.
At least with Chrysler's routing, that wire was only under high load when the battery had to take over.
Unconventional
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I was thinking 'early start', but then you would still be there. So, I must assume you were still there from last night...
Unconventional
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Dunkin Donuts Latte ... Goooood
how did chrysler run it?Since this came up in another thread.
If any of you are curious as to why some of us dislike the 'MAD bypass', this is the technical picture of why.
It puts all of the current for running the car, the lights, heater fan, and everything but battery recharging through a 16 gage fusible link.
On a cold, rainy, night that's something like 25 - 35 amps continuously through a 16 gage wire.
At least with Chrysler's routing, that wire was only under high load when the battery had to take over.
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So for Labor Day weekend we have a 2 day high $ event at the oval track . 3 days if you count the "free to spectators" Friday night practice. 
. 3 days if you count the "free to spectators" Friday night practice.
I'm thinking of taking my kids to the US Nationals this weekendSo for Labor Day weekend we have a 2 day high $ event at the oval track
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Now there's a plan
. I was just researching two weekends past Labor Day. World of Outlaws 7 hrs north at Silver Dollar in Chico or 4-7 hrs south to San Diego and the unlimited Hydros at Mission Bay. I've never done Chico. Hydros it's been almost 30 yrs.
I miss the Hydros...I used to go to Oak Hollow near Hi Point NC for those
Would love to watch the hydros.would be fun.
Unconventional
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OOPS .. Wrong circle track. Calistoga is that weekend. Hour closer. Never been there either.
Oh my !! Found my beer, and if you are wondering if I am enjoying it, yes I am, the wife is off work till Tuesday. Maybe I can get her to help with some wet sanding
I already removed the fender tag, wet sanded and primed in the top of inner fender, I will soak the tag in thinner and shoot it carefully
OKSome times you have to prod the horse to the water twice to drink
Try another way.
Take your finger and put it on the alternator output stud.
Assume the engine is running and the voltage at the stud is 14.2 Volts.
Use your finger to trace the path electricity will flow to get to get to the main junction.
Does it make sense now?
Take your finger and put it on the alternator output stud.
Assume the engine is running and the voltage at the stud is 14.2 Volts.
Use your finger to trace the path electricity will flow to get to get to the main junction.
Does it make sense now?
Yes much much better thank you
Good!
That black wire you traced with your finger was 12 gage or larger.
Did you notice the current went through just 3 connections?
1. At the stud on alternator - a ring terminal.
2. At the bulkhead - Varies, but usually a Chrysler type spade terminals similar to 'Packard 56'.
3. Main splice. Welded.
When everything is in good condition the only place there might be resistance to the flow of current is the bulkhead connection.
While waiting for a decision/ parts all i did was mount a woodworking vise on a bench, added some lumber and plywood. It now has a shelf,and i can move it with a pallet jack.
Next may be a swing out shelf for a tool kit. I need a bench that i can move easy, but has weight and is rigid.
Next may be a swing out shelf for a tool kit. I need a bench that i can move easy, but has weight and is rigid.
While waiting for a decision/ parts all i did was mount a woodworking vise on a bench, added some lumber and plywood. It now has a shelf,and i can move it with a pallet jack.
Next may be a swing out shelf for a tool kit. I need a bench that i can move easy, but has weight and is rigid.
Next may be a swing out shelf for a tool kit. I need a bench that i can move easy, but has weight and is rigid.
So where I'm now confused is as to how that is better than the bypass? If there's no resistance at the ammeter, then where would the increased load come from?
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