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Operation Medi-Betty: Kendelrios 1967 M725
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Ken, it turned out great. Thanks for the kind words on my paint mask kits. For anyone looking for marking can check out my decal site at http://www.deltateamdecals.com
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Yesterday was troubleshooting the brake light system. They worked, then suddenly they didn't. I checked all of the wiring and narrowed it down to the switch. I was getting 12v when I pressed the brake pedal, but no amperage. I couldn't imagine a simple mechanical switch failing in that manner.
Upon investigation, I found that the previous mechanic had "repaired" the wires going to the switch and had used stiff connectors on a 90° bend, and only 2 strands of metal were making the connection:
So I built a new wire connection with some good, water tight flexible connections.
After that it was time to do a little customization.
My daughter (who is the ultimate recipient of this truck) has no desire for blackout lights, so i didn't bother wiring them in.
I was looking at the BO drive light and had an idea.
I took this LED:
A dremel and extra wiring and a knob.
Putting it together with sealant after cutting the hole:
Wired it up and voila:
Next is setting timing and putting wire covers for the tail lights on etc
Upon investigation, I found that the previous mechanic had "repaired" the wires going to the switch and had used stiff connectors on a 90° bend, and only 2 strands of metal were making the connection:
So I built a new wire connection with some good, water tight flexible connections.
After that it was time to do a little customization.
My daughter (who is the ultimate recipient of this truck) has no desire for blackout lights, so i didn't bother wiring them in.
I was looking at the BO drive light and had an idea.
I took this LED:
A dremel and extra wiring and a knob.
Putting it together with sealant after cutting the hole:
Wired it up and voila:
Next is setting timing and putting wire covers for the tail lights on etc
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Good Deal!! Glad to hear that you found the bad spot in the wiring.
It makes you wonder though... Why?
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People like that, I refer to as "Hobby Electricians". Faults like that can drive you mad.
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Trust me... after some of the "repairs" this "professional" shop did, I would fire them all. Multiple wire runs using the same color wire for power and ground, among other things.
This work was done by a "professional" shop that specializes in restoration.
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So, got a chance to put the old timing light on her as I knew she was advanced....
8-10° BTDC is recommended.
She was around 12° AFTER TDC. Almost 25° out.
Brought her down and adjusted the idle and she runs much more.... calmly.
(Engine is off in this pic)
8-10° BTDC is recommended.
She was around 12° AFTER TDC. Almost 25° out.
Brought her down and adjusted the idle and she runs much more.... calmly.
(Engine is off in this pic)
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Added a detail...
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Today was new glass. The windshield had a LOT of delamination going on...
So we went to a local glass company..
And about an hour later...
So we went to a local glass company..
And about an hour later...
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Got back to the shop and decided to add the year...
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In "public" even!
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