- 181. Re: Door switches (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 00:17:32 -0400
- Hey, I'll get on the horn with Bob manana, if this is the case, that's bullshit. My 25 year old switches don't do that! stephan#2821 says the
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00075.html (10,050 bytes)
- 182. Re: George, Door switches (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 01:21:10 -0400
- Hi George, I gave mine a shot of WD-40 and I couldn't close my door as the switch shorted. I finally had to disconnect the sw so I could get home from my shop. What should I have used? These are the
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00077.html (11,980 bytes)
- 183. Ebay auction in pieces ... (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:16:09 -0400
- Hey, there's one guy on ebay auctioning off the Electrical shop manual for the Bricklin one page at a time. Now that's enterprise. stephan #2821
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00096.html (6,321 bytes)
- 184. Re: New design for Bricklin front (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 14:47:23 -0400
- Hi Andy A well executed project (coming from an ex-design engineer), cohesive, and very resourceful. Very ala DMC-12 too. I think your claims as to doubling the air flow are more than a bit optimisti
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00100.html (7,675 bytes)
- 185. Need help on alt wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:35:21 -0400
- In the manual for the 75 B, it states that the "I" terminal on the regulator and the "stator" terminal on the alternator are NOT used when there is an ammeter in the charge circuit. Can anyone confir
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00101.html (6,699 bytes)
- 186. Re: Need help on alt wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:38:41 -0400
- Hi John, I'm just trying to figure out why my ammeter is pegging out and my alternator is overheating with just nominal accessories running. I've installed a new adjustable regulator and an Optima ba
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00102.html (8,374 bytes)
- 187. Expert Help needed...Rick, anyone?: Confusion over ammeter (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:26:24 -0500
- What should the ammeter read? Mine is pegging even with only the a/c running. I thought the ammeter should only read the actual charge being applied to the battery to maintain a constant voltage. If
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00103.html (7,128 bytes)
- 188. Rick: alternator, ammeter, and the Flux Capacitor. (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:34:16 -0500
- Hi Rick, 1) How can I ring out the F terminal on the regulator? I know the A should read the same as the battery voltage or it will cause the alt to charge. 2) The diode you mention is recommended by
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00106.html (8,383 bytes)
- 189. Rick, more alternator stuff (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 23:17:28 -0500
- Hi Rick, The diode was a surplus one I had laying around but one but one rated for about 120 volts and about five times the max amp draw of the MSD should work fine. for the capacitor I just used an
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00109.html (8,288 bytes)
- 190. Re: George and alt (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:47:49 -0500
- Thanks for the input George, I found a pack of 6 amp rectifier diodes with a 50v PIV rating in the RS catalog. I think Rick's idea about the cap certainly can't hurt. I'll place these in the circuit
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00112.html (7,947 bytes)
- 191. The MSD/ALT saga continues: Rick and others (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:27:21 -0500
- According to MSD, the combination of the Pro-Billet distributor, MSD-6A on Ford not only requires a tach adapter, but also a Chrysler dual ballast resistor, circa 73-76, be placed in the circuit. Wel
- /html/bricklin/2000-10/msg00113.html (6,603 bytes)
- 192. Tilton Super Starter: Any experiences???? (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 23:30:42 -0400
- I'd certainly appreciate any info on this item on the B or in general. I don't really need the Tilton for the extra torque, I'm only pushing about 350hp, and compression is not much over stock, but t
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00017.html (6,925 bytes)
- 193. Re: shocks...springs (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:27:46 -0400
- Both KYB and Koni have direct fitments for the Bricklin. KYB's are very good, but Koni adjustables are the best. They are also almost 4x $ and run about $450 for a full set. I installed KYBs several
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00021.html (8,000 bytes)
- 194. More on shocks and p/n's (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 01:53:43 -0400
- "I'll be getting new shocks soon. What is the part number for the Koni's. Thanks, Rob Lauber, Houston ,Tx." Rob, here's the right numbers for shock fitments on the B. KYB numbers: F KYBKG4517 R KYBKG
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00025.html (8,324 bytes)
- 195. MUFFLER HELP NEEDED (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:34:35 -0400
- Ok, I've read the parts list and it states a 74 Camaro muffler is an EXACT fit (any particular series Camaro??). But I'm unclear on two more things. First, what brand provides the best performance WI
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00030.html (6,845 bytes)
- 196. Voltage regulator (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 15:56:20 -0400
- You might find an exact replacement through National Parts Depot, a Mustang Restorer's supply. stephan #2821 -- Original Message -- From: <Isensee@aol.com> To: <bricklin@autox.team.net> Sent: Saturda
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00036.html (7,252 bytes)
- 197. Help on HO alternator AND Tilton goes in (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:48:07 -0400
- Does anyone know a higher output alternator (not one wire type) that plugs into the B. I'll be running aux lights, HO headlights, and an amp, so the standard alt (60-65a) may not handle it. Thanks ag
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00039.html (6,648 bytes)
- 198. Re: alternator quest (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 21:14:35 -0400
- Thanks Jeff, Well, I wish it were that simple. The stock HO alt for Ford (aka 351M type) is way too big (huge!) for the B. Some super HO alts are misleading, while they may have a higher output at hi
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00040.html (7,117 bytes)
- 199. Re: alternator quest (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 23:42:18 -0400
- LOL, actually, I'm quite certain it's a 75, one of the very last prior to the few 76s that squeaked out of the factory. Tried a Napa Crappa alt, but zeros at idle without Hella lights. &#$&$&!!! Yea,
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00043.html (9,335 bytes)
- 200. Speakers--------Pioneer #TS 162 (score: 1)
- Author: "alphachi" <alphachi@writeme.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 10:46:48 -0400
- This may be old news to some, but I finally found a direct replacement for the speakers that the OEM grilles snap right over, in fact, the 3 holes for the mount are exactly the same as are the tabs a
- /html/bricklin/2000-09/msg00045.html (6,820 bytes)
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