Re: Intermittent Starting Issues
Posted by DavidPackard On 2022/9/2 19:56:52
I believe our ammeter is of the magnetic type, meaning the current creates a magnetic field and the pointer reacts to the field against a spring. Very energetic device! They will exhibit an initial ‘over-shoot’ and dance around a bit. Your posting about an indication of a large discharge current might have been the ‘over-shoot’. I use the energetic character as a means to check whether the brake light switch is working. Press on the brake pedal and the ammeter better ‘dance’, if not check the hydraulic switch.
If I have a job under the dash that will likely take some time, I unbolt the entire front seat and reposition it aft. If you feel up to it, you might consider replacing the headlight switch circuit breaker . . . if it’s bright and shiny it’s already been done. They can be changed while the switch is installed, and the modern units fit perfectly. I was sent the attached photos when I had a few questions about the dash wiring. Note the light switch circuit breaker.
Before you re-fire the engine think about the puff of smoke, the loss of voltage when the headlights were turned on, instrument craziness, and finally the lack of starting. Finding an intermittent problem is just about the most difficult job we take-on. You did say the car was re-wired . . . I wonder if that a prudent restoration step or an attempt to solve the same problem.
dp
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If I have a job under the dash that will likely take some time, I unbolt the entire front seat and reposition it aft. If you feel up to it, you might consider replacing the headlight switch circuit breaker . . . if it’s bright and shiny it’s already been done. They can be changed while the switch is installed, and the modern units fit perfectly. I was sent the attached photos when I had a few questions about the dash wiring. Note the light switch circuit breaker.
Before you re-fire the engine think about the puff of smoke, the loss of voltage when the headlights were turned on, instrument craziness, and finally the lack of starting. Finding an intermittent problem is just about the most difficult job we take-on. You did say the car was re-wired . . . I wonder if that a prudent restoration step or an attempt to solve the same problem.
dp
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