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Post by riffer74 on Nov 29, 2020 12:05:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys, this helps.
The battery is "new". If you recall, I had to take it in to get a charge after buying it and leaving it in for a couple. I did test it with a meter prior to putting it back in, it was around 11v.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Nov 29, 2020 14:24:33 GMT -5
ok... maybe loosen contacts at starter motor are making not to get enough juice ( amperes ) to the rotor
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Post by DynoDave on Nov 29, 2020 21:13:59 GMT -5
Definitely remember your previous battery issues. 11V is fairly sub-standard, and tells me it needs a charge. May still have enough to crank the engine engage the starer, but it's low. I'd keep it charged up.
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Post by riffer74 on Nov 30, 2020 8:52:41 GMT -5
We may be having 40 degree weather next weekend. I'm wondering if it'd be good just to look into a new bulkhead, etc and just rewire all those terminals. I mean....can't hurt since I feel it's needed.
Any good suggestions to find those pieces? I did buy a load of packard 56 terminals. Also, I didn't realize this, but I need a special crimper to get those packards on. Guess I'll need that too.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Nov 30, 2020 15:52:37 GMT -5
megapartsusa.com
Actually female packards most used by Chrysler are 58 series, but those are becoming harder to find and 56s works nicelly.
Good crimper is good to ( althought I allways use a plyer and give the shape, but hats because I have the patiente LOL )
You can replace the plastic housings if you feel is a need. The terminals could be cleaned and done. You will know that when removing. One technic to clean them up is water and soap with a brush first to remove grease and dust ( or any degreaser around ), then sink the terminals into a vinegar solution with a bit of salt for 3 or 4 hours to clean the rust and greenish sulfats. Then a solution of backing soda to neutralize the acids.
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Post by riffer74 on Mar 30, 2021 11:02:50 GMT -5
Hello!!!
I'm back as winter has finally passed and can now start work back up. Hope you all had a nice season, temps are climbing here and will begin where I left off some months ago.
The last thing I was able to do was clean the bulkhead terminal from the battery and had the engine final turn, not completely but it did want too. So I'll start back on getting the bulkhead sorted out and get a new radiator as it did have a leak. I'll also put a new starter in for good measure.
Cheers, Andy
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Post by Admin on Mar 30, 2021 14:24:58 GMT -5
Yes, the temps are up here in Michigan as well. Glad you are back at it. Keep that battery charged up.
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Post by riffer74 on Jun 3, 2021 11:00:08 GMT -5
So...I need to get a new radiator in since the current one has a gaping hole in it. Any insight or suggestions into doing this? Replacing it won't be an issue, I just want to make sure I get the correct one. Should I purchase one that's damn near to what I have now? (original it seems) or shall I upgrade? As usual, any info is always appreciated Cheers, Andy
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jun 3, 2021 12:09:10 GMT -5
on my car I have enough with the original one and I'm running an stroked engine up to 10.2:1. Ppl uses to upgrade to aluminium for whatever reason... specially on cars barelly driven where is even less needed LOL...
Radiators are fixable thought
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Post by DynoDave on Jun 3, 2021 21:51:31 GMT -5
I just had the factory radiator for my Cordoba rebuilt last year. Aluminum is nice. Less weight, and a better conductor of heat. But if you aren't having any overheating issues, and you like the factory look, then having your re-cored may be the way to go.
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