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| | | Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 197 1950 Chevy 3100 216 3 Speed. | | 1950 Chevy 3100 216 3 Speed. Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 197 | Where was the cigarette lighter originally tied into? I figure it was either off the amp meter side where the power comes from the battery or off the starter switch. Thx
Darren
Current Project - 1950 3100 5 Window with a rebuilt 216 and 3 speed trans
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Not from where the power comes from the battery, other side of meter, should throw meter to neg. or discharge when turned on!
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,190 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,190 |
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Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | Look at figure 135 for trucks http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/accessories/1951am/51aim57.htmA real cigarette lighter element is a spiral of wire that can eventually rust with usage. The element can bridge, short out and has been known to catch fire at times if it doesn't run your battery down first. Always look at the element before you push it in to heat. Back when everybody smoked, it was common knowledge. I would add an inline fuse or remove the element. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/996474
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"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 | I wanted to use my lighter socket for phone charging so I fused it at 5 amps and then I pulled the element from my lighter in case someone pushed it in.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Buoymaker says "The element can bridge, short out and has been known to catch fire at times."
Mrs. Wally and I were watching the submarine races one time before we were married and the lighter in my '51 Chev started to smoke and then the wire glowed red hot. I reached under and pulled it off. I also found considerable sympathy for my burnt hand.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | Ouch! What a way to put a damper on Montana submarine watching?
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,190 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,190 | I wanted to use my lighter socket for phone charging so I fused it at 5 amps and then I pulled the element from my lighter in case someone pushed it in. Instead of pulling the element from the lighter, I simply replaced it with a voltmeter like this: volt/temp meter
Last edited by Gord&Fran; 08/23/2022 5:01 PM.
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,446 | Would it be possible to run a wire to the ignition switch with a fuse so it will have constant power for a phone charger? No reason that wouldn't work if you hooked it to the BAT terminal on the switch.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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