Electrical

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   Electrical Notes

   May 31, 2000 by Mike

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   This was posted in the Email list: -- Group Message from Carl Beck <cbeck@becksystems.com> -- At 6:28 PM -0700 5/27/2000, Chris Robson wrote: >Well, My suggestion first is to pull the alternator, it may be on the fritz, >and burning up the battery. Just take it to any auto parts store, they >should be able to test it for free. Next if that checks out, also check >all the battery connections, those may have a short somewhere, but my >feeling is that won't be the problem. The other thing to check is the >voltage regulator, it is right next to the alternator and is mounted on the >wheel well. I don't know how you would go about checking on…

   

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   Electronic Ignition

   May 2, 2000 by Mike

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   -- Group Message from Carl Beck <cbeck@becksystems.com> -- >>anyone out there know how to install e12-80 distributer to stock 71 240 with >>stock wirering and stock coil thanx duane k. 4/25/2000, craig001@mc.duke.edu wrote: >Is this the one with the EI module bolted to the side of the distributor? >I did >this to my 73 240 with the dist. out of an 83 ZX. Hi Guys (everyone): An additional comment for thoes following this thread... The EI module should be mounted on a heat sink - on the inner-fenderwell. It's original position on the side of the distributor was not a good one - too much heat there. (mounted on the distributor and right above the e…

   

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   GM HEI Ignition

   March 23, 2000 by Mike

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   Original post by: Andrew Levy Many of us have heard the down side of these modules as being limited to 5000 rpm on an 8 cylinder eng. Actually these modules are not limited by the operating frequency but rather the original coils were the limiting factor. The original coils where mounted in the top of the distributor cap, where the temperature is quite high. Also as the frequency increases the amount of time for the primary winding to cool decreases, so the effect is as the temp of the coil rises so does the resistance in the coil, which decreases the output. This is why MSD claims that if you replace the coil in the cap with there Blaster coil it will in…

   

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   Brake Lights - Puzzled!?

   January 1, 1970 by Guest

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   Mistake on Wiring Diagram 75 through 78 - Ignition Relay

   January 1, 1970 by Guest

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   Color Wiring Diagrams for 1977

   January 1, 1970 by Guest

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   I am so happy

   January 1, 1970 by Guest

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   Distributor at TDC

   January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    Hazard Switch

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    My alternator fuse keeps blowing 260z

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    Alternator fuse keeps blowing

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    Can someone identify this wire?

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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