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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-11-2019, 08:29 AM
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Posted By HWYSTR455
It's one you created when you followed the MAD...

It's one you created when you followed the MAD example. (red arrow in attached diagram)


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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-10-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 112
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Posted By HWYSTR455
Well MAD does show a 2 fan setup, but regardless,...

Well MAD does show a 2 fan setup, but regardless, unless you have a PWM controller, it's still going to take a hit. You just use 2 relays.

A good way to pad the power spike is with a stereo cap,...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-10-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 112
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Posted By HWYSTR455
Ah, so it's a dual mode alt. Yes, PowerMaster...

Ah, so it's a dual mode alt. Yes, PowerMaster uses a regulator that works as either a 1 wire or a 3 wire, even if they only list it as a 1 wire.

Instead of running the 'red wire' to the back of...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-08-2019, 02:18 PM
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Posted By HWYSTR455
So with that said, MAYBE one size larger charge...

So with that said, MAYBE one size larger charge wire from the alt to the common point than from the common point to the battery would be acceptable.


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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-08-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 112
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Posted By HWYSTR455
From MAD: ...

From MAD:

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain1.shtml

"Currentflow through the battery charging wire will only be alarge amount when the battery is discharged. Therefore,...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-08-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, I didn't explain that well. Ok, so the...

Yeah, I didn't explain that well.

Ok, so the alt reads voltage at the alt power post on a 1 wire. If the voltage is lower than the set rate, it cranks up the output. The common post, due to load,...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-08-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Well, there's one line of thinking that you want...

Well, there's one line of thinking that you want to use a slightly smaller gauge to help control the flow direction.

Remember too that the regulator won't typically pump the entire 150a at once,...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-01-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Look at this wiring diagram from MAD: (The bottom...

Look at this wiring diagram from MAD: (The bottom one, 'New System')

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain2.shtml

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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-01-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Summit Remote Starter Sol Kit: ...

Summit Remote Starter Sol Kit:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1750?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7qrt8ZX75AIVypyzCh2OSwfdEAQYAiABEgJcHfD_BwE


$22.00

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Forum: Electrical Tech 10-01-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
I don't have a hot start problem either, but run...

I don't have a hot start problem either, but run a Ford sol. That's all it is, is a Ford dol, any parts store has one. I run the Ford sol so I can use it as my main power distro.

The other...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-01-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Why not go to a remote sol? That would be much...

Why not go to a remote sol? That would be much easier than trying to run all those wires down there and in the heat. Then that could be your common post, the Batt+.

If you're using a junction...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-30-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Summit has the braided wire covering that's...

Summit has the braided wire covering that's affordable, it will clean up the harness if you unwrap it:
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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-30-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, I'm getting a little lost on this, try not...

Yeah, I'm getting a little lost on this, try not to over think this. But just to give you an idea, you do want to consolidate the power feeds to one location. Which includes the batt, main power...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-25-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
No, I is hot while cranking too, certainly with...

No, I is hot while cranking too, certainly with the HEI conversion (not the same as the OE circuit diagram). Generally, I only use the I circuit for the distributor/coil, and/or maybe the MSD.

Do...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-25-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
You don't want the fans running while cranking,...

You don't want the fans running while cranking, the MSD box and/or ignition might not get the require volts to run/start.

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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-25-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
How do you control the fans on/off, with a temp...

How do you control the fans on/off, with a temp switch or probe? They don't run all the time do they?

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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-24-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just make sure you have a body to ground is what...

Just make sure you have a body to ground is what I was saying.

When I did mine, I basically made the junction on the frame a ground point, between the battery and engine, so it's basically both. ...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-24-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
I originally used a 3/8 fame bolt to go from the...

I originally used a 3/8 fame bolt to go from the battery to the frame, then from the frame to the engine. Then I grounded a bunch at the frame bolt. The brake/fuel line bolts work well. You still...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-17-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wow, that's not good. Yeah, good thing you tore...

Wow, that's not good. Yeah, good thing you tore into it. Make sure you use quality wire too, GXL is what you need. This place is fast, and inexpensive:
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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Hm. I dont think removing the cap is needed, it...

Hm. I dont think removing the cap is needed, it vents the way it is, but see what happens when you pull it, dont think it will harm anything. Maybe pull it off the old one 1st, see if it was vented....
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, but the pics have text in them that clarify...

Yes, but the pics have text in them that clarify that.


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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, that's supposed to vent the cap and prevent...

Yes, that's supposed to vent the cap and prevent moisture build up in the cap/dizzy.

That's the new cap I would guess? And your old one didn't have it, correct?


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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
That plug looks OK, maybe a little too much...

That plug looks OK, maybe a little too much advance, but looks OK. I don't think it's lean, but maybe a little.

Brake booster connection looks fine, but no, I don't believe that's a vacuum port...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
If you want to ditch the MSD 6AL, there's nothing...

If you want to ditch the MSD 6AL, there's nothing wrong with the Summit ready to run, and you save some coin:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850400-1/overview/make/Pontiac

Ditching the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-16-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,289
Posted By HWYSTR455
Lame. Sorry to hear. Well, I know a small hole in...

Lame. Sorry to hear. Well, I know a small hole in the cap does help moisture, but clean up with WD40 is going to take some time.

I suggest getting a new one, with vacuum advance, clean that one...
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