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  1. Jeff Erwin

    Electrical issues? NOW WITH PICTURES AND INFO

    I had a similar problem several years ago in my 71 charger, except it was under the dash. Turned out to be my fault. I started chasing burnt wires, thinking I would just remove and replace any semi-melted wire. After several hours of this I realized I was going to be chasing electrical...
  2. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    I went after this like I had two issues, the car engine dying suddenly and occasionally not starting when the selector was in P. While replacing the ignition switch I did find a loose wire in the connector to the main wiring harness, and it just happened to be the RUN wire, so odds are that was...
  3. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    Thanks, I'll look into this.
  4. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    The connector coming out of the steering column was not replaced because it required taking the steering column apart. The original connector then mapped into the connector that came with the new harness. First connection I checked, seems solid.
  5. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    True that. This has been an issue for some time, I do suspect the shift linkage. Pretty easy adjustment. Still doesn't explain the shut-off issue.
  6. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    Latest update. I am narrowing the issue down to the ignition switch, just based on the clues and eliminating what it can't be. It's such a simple system, one RUN wire from the switch to coil and distributor. The major clue I am clinging to is the fact that the ignition switch has been...
  7. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    Ballast and ECU are built into the distributor.
  8. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    I will check this.
  9. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    American Autowire harness. Wiring was done 18 months ago, no issues until last night.
  10. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    Electronic ignition. MSD coil. A coil failure wouldn't explain the dead key when I tried to restart it.
  11. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    No, engine temp has nothing to do with it. The first time it died the engine had been running about 5 minutes. The second time the engine was at temp. Also no condenser, electronic ignition.
  12. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    Yes it does, and it was completely replaced when I retired the car 18 months ago. Why would we suspect it? Wire working loose?
  13. Jeff Erwin

    Engine dies like key was turned off

    I need some expert diagnostic help on this one. 71 Charger 440x6. Runs like a top, purrs like a kitten, all that. Completely rewired the car bumper to bumper 18 months ago, everything's been flawless since then, with one exception. Occasionally the car won't turn over with the column shift...
  14. Jeff Erwin

    Dash brake warning light lens needed

    I am in need of the light lens that goes over the parking brake light in the center of the dash for my 71 Charger. Anyone got one laying around? (picture isn't my dash, obviously...)
  15. Jeff Erwin

    FOR SALE Dodge 8 3/4 489 4:10 Sure Grip differential

    This is out of my 71 Dodge Charger, 4.10 gears with Sure Grip 489 case 2 5/8" yoke. Cone style Sure Grip. I replaced it with 3.23 gears. Extremely clean, no signs of wear on gears. I suspect it has less than 10,000 miles on it. You pay actual shipping or pick it up in the greater Seattle...
  16. Jeff Erwin

    Time for a show lets see the 71-74's

    Where did you have the window sticker made?
  17. Jeff Erwin

    71 Charger front seat issue

    71 Dodge Charger SuperBee, original bench seats. The driver seat leans back about 1 inch, just enough to be noticable and irritating. I have had the seats out a number of times for various reasons, cannot figure out how to correct this. There is a post at the base of the seat that seems to...
  18. Jeff Erwin

    8.75 swap help

    Went with the 489, that’s what’s in there now. Having one built with 3.23 gears. Pulled the axles, went to disconnect the drive shaft from the pinion on the diff. Removed the two brackets but can’t figure out how to get the drive shaft off the pinion. Any clues?
  19. Jeff Erwin

    8.75 swap help

    The people I am ordering the unit from are asking about a clutch-type limited slip. What are my options, which do I want?
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