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by frcc
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Amp meter removal
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Re: Amp meter removal

PwrWgnDrvr wrote:Haven't done any mods of that sort to any of my trucks ever. :dance
Not convinced that there even are any weak links in the factory system, when properly maintained and not overloaded.
Thanks for replying! (your experience and opinion taken seriously)...
by frcc
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 69 La 318 engine color
Replies: 2
Views: 269

Re: 69 La 318 engine color

I prefer black for the block, heads, front cover and water pump. It keeps them in the background so that any chrome, aluminum or other accessories become the focal points. Lighter colors tend to stain easily. However, black does make it a bit more difficult to pinpoint a leak. I also use brake clea...
by frcc
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Amp meter removal
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Re: Amp meter removal

Ive owned and driven swepts daily since 1978, more than 400,000 miles. Never once have I had an ammeter, voltage regulator or ballast resister failure or problem. The ammeter gives a precise indication of current flow in/out of the battery which a volt meter does not. I would never downgrade my sys...
by frcc
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 69 La 318 engine color
Replies: 2
Views: 269

69 La 318 engine color

For those of you with a 69 d100 318 5.2L engine............ What manufacturer's paint product did you choose for your engine, i.e. valve covers, heads , intake etc.??? What did you think looked good on your build? Hemi - Orange Chrysler - Red Hemi - Race Orange Black Turquoise Yellow Other ???? Sugg...
by frcc
Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Amp meter removal
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Re: Amp meter removal

Yes, the issues are electrically "separate". Related "only" in the sense that if I was going to remove the ammeter then i would modify the voltage limiter while I had the dash apart. So, for those of you who have done it,,,was it worth it to you!? i.e. Did you obtain the results you wanted? Do you b...
by frcc
Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Amp meter removal
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Re: Amp meter removal

Apologize for not being more clear.....:) Yes, the issues are separate. Related only in the sense that if I was going to remove the ammeter then i would modify the voltage limiter at the same time. Hopefully these links will help others as well..... http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical2.ht...
by frcc
Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Amp meter removal
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Amp meter removal

Hi folks For those of you that have "bypassed" your dash ammeter as a move to make the system more reliable. Re: 1969 d100 318cu" manual transmission QUESTION: Did you also remove/install the dash gage voltage limiter with a chip type? AND Were your results what you expected? Thanks in advance :)