Recent content by Tom Patchett

The volt gauge is now showing 14.5 volts charging with the blue wire clipped off to the hideaways. Would like both the hideaways working, which they were, and the charging system not overcharging. Hoping by replacing the relay, this solves it all.

You are so correct. Sometimes I laugh and then there are other times. Have owned this ride for 4 years, It has seen many different garages and people work on it before I ever owned it over the years. Believe at one time back in the day it was a $500 car. Thank you again for the help, am...

Thanks again Nacho. Runs fine, I call it a retro mod. Wiring would most likely be easier to work on if it was stock. Will certainly use your advice on the relay. Oddly enough, gained some electrical functions when I cut the wire to the headlight relay. The buzzer for key in and lights on...

Nacho, thank you for identifying the relay. My problem might not be solved. Have now lost my headlight door operation? Guessing need to replace that relay or one it feeds. The alternator is now charging correctly. Showing about 14.5 volts.

Blue with white stripe was isolated. Read 2 ohms. Not plugged in at field or at regulator. Why I started tearing into the wiring.

Problem is that since owning this Charger, have had a constant battle with overcharging the electrical system. It caused me to burn down a battery on Power Tour in White Plains, Georgia. Decided to fix it. Normal driving was showing 16.5 volts as confirmed by testing. Would turn on the cabin...

My zip is 61917, How would you like payment? Thanks, Tom

Hi Mike, If you could ship them for your cost, will take them. Tom

New England, Total points 45.

Call up Scheid Diesel in Terre Haute, Indiana. They can give you a solid estimate and advice. Unless you have training and a test stand, best leave it alone. Do find TDC on the flywheel before removing. Good luck

Kit for 72 Jezebel looks good. Received 5 days after order. Thanks Crackedback. Tom

Did not know about the language, call it drama. It was sure drama to me. Mid in the money area. Very slow on the learning curve. Thought maybe the black paint was a theme. It had skull door locks, bigger stereo with ruined door skins, and the paint was done by somebody late at night with...

This project followed me home last summer. Drove straight, no big problems. Caught rubber in second gear. (auto trans with 400 smog motor) Jezebel started to miss after a left turn. Number 7 plug wire was pulled off the spark plug because the steeering shaft walked it out. Got the plug...