Re: IML: 69 Imp Dead Electrical

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

Michael,
I think I found the problem to be a combination of loose/dirty connections 
at the bulkhead connectors & a bad fusible link. After cleaning & 
reconnecting the plugs at the bulkhead, all the accessories worked. However 
the car still wouldn't crank when turning the key. I connected a remote 
switch at the relay & it started right up. I then noticed when touching the 
fusible link wire that I could hear a clicking somewhere in the electrical. 
The connection closest to the battery was hanging by a couple of strands & 
fell off in hand. I connected a wire from the positive battery terminal to 
the starter relay & the car now starts up with the key. I took it for a ride 
after finishing this Friday after work. & all seems well.
      I ordered a new fusible link, since I probably wouldn't feel too safe 
with this bypassed permanently. I had done this on another 69 that I had 
around 1973 & never had any problems. However, with the electrical system 
being 30 plus years older now, I'd be probably inviting trouble.
     I'm thinking the problem surfaced because of the hot weather & the 
fact that I put  the A/C on. Many that have these cars probably realize that 
if you let the car idle in gear with the A/C running & your foot on the 
brake that the ammeter will go over to the discharge side. With the link 
wire hanging by about 2 strands, that was what it took to kill it.
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael O. Mann" <mann340s@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 12:02 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 69 Imp Dead Electrical


> John,
>
> At last update, you seemed to be close.  Is all well, or are you still
> finding trouble with the 69?
>
> Don't know if I know much more to suggest, but was hoping your progress 
> was
> good.
>
> Michael




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