BC,
No problem. As you described the state of fifty year old degradation
to our systems in conjunction with “power adders” a refurbishing or correction
is needed.
Gary P.
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: MAD electrical upgrade
Gary, not to start an argument, but I take issue with your last sentence,
particularly the word "vital". Lots of our classic MOPARS, as they
approach the half century mark suffer from degradation of electrical connections
and the ammeter circuit through the dash board is especially problematic.
AS DESIGNED that circuit worked fine, but when the bulkhead connector gets
corroded, problems begin. This is made worse with the addition of high
power amplifiers, extra lighting and other "stuff" downstream from the
ammeter.
Ma MOPAR recognized the potential for problems in some high current
installations in Taxis, Police Cars, and similar vehicles. I've read that
those vehicles had the ammeter wiring brought through the firewall through a
separate grommeted hole, bypassing the bulkhead connector entirely.
Cleaning and refurbishing the bulkhead connector to provide clean tight
connections, perhaps rerouting the ammeter wiring as above, and not hanging
extra accessories downstream from the ammeter will avoid the problems common to
neglected systems. It also avoids having a dead, useless gauge in your
dash and an ugly add-on voltmeter.
BC
at 017 3:36 PM, glpavlovich@xxxxxxx wrote:
I am using MAD’s electrical products and wiring diagrams for trunk
mounted battery install w/remote solenoid, two forward power distribution
terminals...etc...and I have modified some of his instructions to fit my
Plymouth/Mopar needs. Very good tutorial and excellent products.
Bypassing/not using the AMP meter in/on the dash is vital to prevent current
drop and excess voltage/amperage from burning dash wires and degrading your
system.
Gary P.
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: MAD electrical upgrade
I've used Mad's electrical wiring system for the last 3 cars I've
built. His designs are sound and simplify things quite a bit. The
only drawback on a "restoration" is that if you go with Mad's wiring system
you won't have "Mopar" designed wiring.... which some purists may find
unacceptable. As far as I'm concerned... his designs are easier to
understand, safer, and simpler to install (providing you're not using an
expensive per-manufactured replacement wiring harness). Bill On
Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2:56:18 AM UTC-5, neal wrote:
Has anybody heard of the MAD electrical upgrade to bypass
factory ammeter. ( www.madelectrical.com) . They
have numerous articles but this one caught my eye. Basically running
juice from alternator directly to starter relay instead of through
firewall connector and all up through the dash. You fuse the thick red and
black wires where factory ammeter used to sit. You still need this loop to
feed ignition switch, etc. This loop is also attached to starter relay. They
also by pass the fragile firewall connector for these two wires.
Supposed to reduce risk of melt down greatly. And of course then you
need to install an aftermarket voltmeter in place of the now absent factory
ammeter..
MAD isn't just Mopar but this upgrade is specifically
for Mopar. They do it on a 79 Dodge truck but it should work on the older
stuff too.
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