Ignition problem cured!
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07/29/11 09:53 PM
07/29/11 09:53 PM
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JERICOGTX
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First off I have to say it, I HATE WIRING. Been having some problems with my GTX at the track. While in the pits, I always charge the batteries between runs, the car will fire up, and run to the staging lanes, but once in the lanes the MSD Digital7 box wasn't getting constant 12 volts, and the car would not fire up. Well the last couple days I've been reworking some wiring, and eliminating every last piece of 42 year old junk. Got rid of the factory key switch, and installed some switches from Waytek, I bought for the Road Runner a few years ago. Wish I would have done this a long time ago. Car now fires instantly, and even sounds more responsive, and cleaner. Now I want to get the car back to the track, and see if it picks the car up a little more. Anyways here is a picture of the new switches.
69 GTX
68 Road Runner
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Re: Ignition problem cured!
[Re: JERICOGTX]
#1042768
07/29/11 10:13 PM
07/29/11 10:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,225 Charleston
sixpackgut
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40 year old wiring sucks.
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Re: Ignition problem cured!
[Re: Cab_Burge]
#1042770
07/29/11 11:44 PM
07/29/11 11:44 PM
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Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
roadhazard
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I keep thinking about my 43 year old ignition switch giving up the ghost @ the most inopportune time I'm an admitted wiring procrastinator , really need to do my car to. Your switches and placement look right at home there Where did you get those switches
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Re: Ignition problem cured!
[Re: roadhazard]
#1042771
07/29/11 11:50 PM
07/29/11 11:50 PM
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JERICOGTX
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Quote:
Where did you get those switches
www.waytekwire.com
They were great to deal with, and fast shipping. Be forewarned though spme stuff has a minimum to buy. Was no big deal, just have a couple extras for the trailer now.
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Re: Ignition problem cured!
[Re: bumps440]
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07/30/11 12:41 AM
07/30/11 12:41 AM
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JERICOGTX
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how have you been?
Doing good! Took 4 years off of racing, and been out a couple times this year. Told myself this needs to be fun, not a must do. Having a ball again. You had the GTX out at all?
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Re: Ignition problem cured!
[Re: JERICOGTX]
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07/30/11 12:56 AM
07/30/11 12:56 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,170 Westbury, NY
bumps440
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Yea. not lately though once or twice last year, once or twice the year before. Not at all yet this year want to pull out my 383 and correct a bunch of mistakes and see what it can really do. Spent too much time and effort chasing compression ratio on this, wanted to compare it to my 446 but neglected flame travel. BIG MISTAKE and Big dog. have some changes planned, hope to be out when the weather cools off. So you took a bunch of time off too. I hear ya about it should be fun. way beck when I was chasing points in 95-98 degree weather saying to my self, [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] are you doing here.
Gee I didnt say anything bad just 3 letters
Last edited by bumps440; 07/30/11 12:57 AM.
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