Re: Firewall Block Connectors - hazard? What to do?
[Re: Snoopy]
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11/13/09 01:58 AM
11/13/09 01:58 AM
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Florida
cataclysm80
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Make sure all the firewall connections are clean and tight and you won't have a problem.
The problems come from corrosion, dirty and loose connections.
I'm going to be using new wiring harnesses from M&H on my car, so everything will be clean & tight & new. I'd also interested in keeping my original ammeter functioning as an ammeter.
Is swapping on a higher amp alternator asking for trouble?
What about adding a CD player (internal amp only), power antenna, MSD ignition, F&B six pak throttle bodies with Fast Man EFI including electric fuel pump, & the XV power window kit? Would that wreak havoc on the stock ammeter system?
Considering a headlight upgrade also. Does that affect ammeter?
Tav
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Re: Firewall Block Connectors - hazard? What to do?
[Re: cataclysm80]
#524186
11/13/09 09:15 AM
11/13/09 09:15 AM
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Colorado
denfireguy
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Colorado
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Make sure all the firewall connections are clean and tight and you won't have a problem.
The problems come from corrosion, dirty and loose connections.
I'm going to be using new wiring harnesses from M&H on my car, so everything will be clean & tight & new. I'd also interested in keeping my original ammeter functioning as an ammeter.
Is swapping on a higher amp alternator asking for trouble?
What about adding a CD player (internal amp only), power antenna, MSD ignition, F&B six pak throttle bodies with Fast Man EFI including electric fuel pump, & the XV power window kit? Would that wreak havoc on the stock ammeter system?
Considering a headlight upgrade also. Does that affect ammeter?
Tav
The A body cars that had the high amperage alternator option (bigger than 50 amps) did not route the ammeter connections through the bulkhead connector for that reason. A separate, grommeted wire was routed through its own hole in the fire wall.
I have run 65 amp alternators in two Satellites and the Cuda. With proper care and installation, the ammeter works just fine. For example, if your battery is dead, bring it up with an external charger. Jumping it will cause the alternator to put out full power into the battery throught the ammeter when it fires and starts running.
To see how it is done, look at your service manual and look at A body cars electrical wiring. This is on all 70-74 A bodies.
With new harness, I would still load it with silicon grease to keep it moisture tight.
Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
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