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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.
neal
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