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10/22/19: During the last test drive I noticed that she was pulling hard to the left during breaking, so I wanted to readjust the brakes. The drivers side was close to adjustment but the passenger side was real loose accounting for the uneven braking. I readjusted the rears also.

I also re-torqued the front spring u-bolts to 80 ft/lbs.

10/23/19: After frying the points one too many times, I wanted to install an idiot light telling me when the ignition was on. I had previously bought some small red LED lights from eBay and set out to get it done. After posting this idea on Stovebolt, I had some diagrams on how to do it. Unfortunately I couldn’t get it to work. At this point, I am not sure my one wire GM clone alternator is capable of hooking up an idiot light so I decided shelve this idea at this time.

Part of my plan of not frying the points is to install a battery disconnect switch. I bought a high amperage switch from eBay and drilled a 3/4” hole in the passenger side seat pedestal. I temporarily installed the switch to locate the holes for the battery cables to pass thru the floor and to measure the battery cables length required. Drilling small holes in the floor pan to route some wire, I was able to determine the lengths I need. I going to switch the negative side so power is not under the seat in the off position. I ordered the cables from eBay.

10/28/19: My battery cables came in today so I set out to install them. I started with the positive cable and it installed without a hitch. I drilled out the floor where the cables pass thru from the switch, a little bigger than 5/8” to install a grommet. I used silicone spray to aide installing the 2 gauge wires thru the grommet and the floor pan. One cable was about an inch too long but I was able to turn the switch to accommodate the additional length. Installed the switch and tested. I feel much better having a way to isolate the power if ever there is an electrical fire. All is good.