Progress on #782

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I will. It's probably going to be Monday before I can look at it. It could be something as simple as a ground I didn't put back when I installed the trunk carpet or the connector to the rear wire harness. Or maybe it's that ground stap I lack from the engine to the frame.

Dan

Have they ever worked?

[1795]

I agree with Patrick concerning the fuses first, then the next thing would be to check the ground.

The trouble with seeing out of the top to change lanes does not surprise me. However; I must say having the top up in 60 degree weather seems a little wimpy to me Maybe, if it is in the 40's....

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Have they ever worked?

Oh yes, I spent weeks sorting out all of the lights and other electrical circuits. I'm surprised you don't remember - I couldn't get on side's signal lights to work and finally (finally) found two wires in one of the big plugs that were reversed. I think they were working in my earlier drives because the dash indicator worked. It was only because it stopped working that I checked when I got home and realized nothing was happening back there. I bought some more fuses so I'll try to check it out tomorrow.

Originally Posted by 1795

I agree with Patrick concerning the fuses first, then the next thing would be to check the ground.

The trouble with seeing out of the top to change lanes does not surprise me. However; I must say having the top up in 60 degree weather seems a little wimpy to me Maybe, if it is in the 40's....

OK, ok - maybe it was a little wimpy but after putting so much time and effort into fitting it, I was trying to experience it a little before I take it off and store it in the trunk until next fall.

[patrickt]

Ahhhh, yes... it's coming back to me now. OK, just turn your lights on, put the VOM on the fuses on the firewall, then put them on the two little fast blow fuses on the steering column, then on the "trailer side" of the trailer relay, and then at the bulb receptacles at the back of the car. If it's not a broken ground at the back of the trunk, then one of those guys is gonna flunk the 12v test.

[DanEC]

I had to return one of my front coil/overs back to ERA because the dampning wouldn't adjust on it. While waiting on it and the rain to end, thought I would post a couple photos of tweaks. Installed 1/4 inch (actually more like 3/16 inch) Holley gaskets under the carbs to improve heat insulation. The holes were too small for my 600 cfm carbs (??) so I used a drum sander in my drill to enlarge them to match the regular base gaskets. Surprisingly I still have quite a bit of hood clearance so I need to start looking for some air filters that will fit the S&H air cleaners and are about 1/2 taller.



Although the headers are ceramic coated I'm a bit concerned about the battery sitting there so close. An aluminum sheet metal shield would be ideal and look a bit more finished but the brace to the suspension cross member is difficult to work around. So for now I slippd a piece of left over B-Kool foil surfaced inuslation under the battery and formed another piece into a shield to fit around the half of the battery closest to the exhaust. It's held on with self-adhesive velcro strips. Should work for the summer.



And of course my no expense barred, custom fit cockpit tonneau. I have a cover from ERA but I still enjoy going out to the garage every day and look at it.