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Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
Been chasing one electrical gremlin after another since I completed this years section of the Resto-Mod on the ‘62 C-10. I would get the 4 way flashers fixed and move on to a finicky left front turn signal and in the process of fixing that the 4 way would quit. Then the horn quit while at the GabFest last month. Today I was determined to fix all the signal/flasher/horn problems once and for all. Cleaned grounds again and checked the circuit for the turn signal. Had flashing power to the socket but the bulb wouldn’t flash. Worked over the pins on the base of the bulb with a pair of pliers to raise them up a bit thus making better contact. It worked, I now have 4 ways and turn signals on every corner. On to the horn. Bypassed the relay and the aftermarket klaxon horn worked but the factory horn was DOA. None of the FLAPS had a relay so I had O’Reillys bring one over from one of the OKC stores. Installed the new relay, hooked up the klaxon and left the factory horn disconnected. Legal again. Fingers crossed that the repairs will hold this time.🛠
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) ‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
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That experience you had reminds me of that old kids game “Twister” with you holding one wire over here and pressing another one with your foot.
Jim
Modern ‘science’: the wonder of a pre-determined mind…
The ‘baseline belief’ of astronomy: “Any day now, we’ll pick up a tiny, coded signal from outer space. Then we’ll know for certain that there is intelligence out there, because coded information does not arise by chance”
The ‘baseline belief’ of biology: The precisely coded genetic information in every cell would fill many books… but we know for certain that no intelligence could have created life.”
Martin, a trick I've used on old horns is to turn the tone adjustment screw while someone holds the horn button down. Amazingly enough the two steps have to be done together for results.
The above is assuming all the dirt dabber nest have been removed.
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear 1970 340 Duster 1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain) 1951 Farmall Super A
Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
I didn’t have an assistant to help with the horn adjustment. The Klaxon works and the original awaits further testing/adjustments/replacement. We do have a Dirt Dabber problem so I will have to check that. Thanks
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) ‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
Today I discovered that the splash pan from a big bolt does not fit on a half ton. I was hoping to be driving it soon and now I have to wait for the new fiberglass one to arrive, then paint it then carry on. Dang!
Wife and I have been doing a bunch of little things as we get close to having a safety done. Some brake work, a couple shocks and spring shackles recently. Just put on new hubcaps. Next 'big' item to do are the windshields (passenger side has a few rock chips/cracks).
