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Question? Did you put in the diode that was in the MSD kit. I have put the box in my passenger side fender and am about to hook it up. The MSD box says that some old fords need to have a diode connected to the voltage regulator or they will run even when the ignition is turned off. I am assuming it is needed but does anyone know if that is so with a 1965 289 motor?
I am not running a regulator (one-wire alternator), so I did not use the diode. On my old 1970 442, I needed the diode as I had a run on issue. Try it first without it and if the car will not shut off when you turn off the ignition, then install the diode. Some need it and some do not.
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Mark
RCR GT40 Mk1
FFR Daytona Coupe (sold, sniff)
1968 GT500KR (clone)
1966 GT350 (clone)
1967 Mustang convertible (unmolested so far)
Hey, my whole life is a fake!
When i rewired the car to add gauges I left the idiot light for the wife(and me) as I knew that she would not pay attention to the voltage gauge. I have heard that leakage throught the light will cause a problem so I think that i will add a terminal block with the diode on one side and the wires on the other to the light. This will make it easy to change in the future and will look clean This will be on the back of the gauges and should fix the problem if it occurs.
That will fix it. Most people also put a 470 ohm resistor across the light terminals (in parallel with the light). It is there just in case the light burns out. If the light burns out, your alternator will not generate a field and charge. Since the light is burned out, you may not realize it until it is too late.
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Mark
RCR GT40 Mk1
FFR Daytona Coupe (sold, sniff)
1968 GT500KR (clone)
1966 GT350 (clone)
1967 Mustang convertible (unmolested so far)
Hey, my whole life is a fake!
Vehicle: 1967 convertible(power top) Aqua Interior
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come on warm weather, my mustang got kicked out of the garage temporarily, and its too cold to work on it outside, and I am sitting here dying to work on it, and reading this thread of excellent progress is only making me itch more to work on it....
in essence, your work is very motivating for me, and almost makes me want to go work quarter panels, and doors in 35 degrees...
RCR GT40 Mk1
FFR Daytona Coupe (sold, sniff)
1968 GT500KR (clone)
1966 GT350 (clone)
1967 Mustang convertible (unmolested so far)
Hey, my whole life is a fake!
If you take it to the third story and drop it just right it will clearance itself. Might not be pretty or functional when its done, but it would be in there.
Congratulations !!!!
i waited until I got home as I have no headphones at work.
video of cold engine without the timing done and basic carb adjustment ...
it sounds great so please do me a favour and make another one when all that's done. Have to hear that :-)
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1964 1/2
302ci, Edelbrock RPM heads and cam, 650 speed demon, Long Tube headers and Flowmaster 40s
Quick Performance Racing 9" rear, Moser axles, 3.5:1 trac-loc from FRPP and T5 transmission.
CSRP disc brakes front and FRPP discs back. http://www.gascc.ie
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