jmbass98
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Posting this not only for self-motivation to continue working on this car and document it for personal pride... But also for advice and help along the way.
1966 Charger. Original 361ci car. 3 speed automatic Torqueflight.
What I have changed:
Currently it does not start. After someone replaced my timing chain and water pump, I started having strange electrical issues. Amp gauge would drop when power draw was occurring (headlights, brakes, etc.) but would not increase charge with RPM as it was before. Windshield wipers were not functioning as they should (they would go up and stutter back down, sometimes parking midway through, sometimes not even working at all, and anywhere in between). These issues persisted until one day the car just did not start any longer. It would crank, start to fire, go back to cranking, and repeat that cycle until the battery just died.
So right now, this is what I am working on to try and fix the issues (as they seem power related):
I will also post pictures when it stops raining.
Thanks!
Edit:
I should clarify that the car functioned properly prior to the new timing chain and water pump.
1966 Charger. Original 361ci car. 3 speed automatic Torqueflight.
What I have changed:
- brand new 4bbl Edelbrock intake and carburetor (I have the original 2bbl intake and Carter carburetor)
- brand new mechanical distributor, spark plugs, plug wires, and ignition coil (MSD)
- brand new timing chain and water pump
Currently it does not start. After someone replaced my timing chain and water pump, I started having strange electrical issues. Amp gauge would drop when power draw was occurring (headlights, brakes, etc.) but would not increase charge with RPM as it was before. Windshield wipers were not functioning as they should (they would go up and stutter back down, sometimes parking midway through, sometimes not even working at all, and anywhere in between). These issues persisted until one day the car just did not start any longer. It would crank, start to fire, go back to cranking, and repeat that cycle until the battery just died.
So right now, this is what I am working on to try and fix the issues (as they seem power related):
- new engine and forward light harness from YearOne
- new battery, positive and negative battery cables, relays, ballast, etc. misc. electrical things in engine compartment
- new 85 amp alternator from Powermaster
- new ignition switch
- MAYBE a new starter
- cleaning of bulkhead disconnect, any grounding surface, etc.
I will also post pictures when it stops raining.
Thanks!
Edit:
I should clarify that the car functioned properly prior to the new timing chain and water pump.
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