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  • Beagle
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    is the clutch cable operated ? that sounds a bit like it's not fully disengaging.

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  • NightShifter
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    I was just checking production numbers on that there AMX, pretty low, nice score.
    Last edited by Guest; May 18, 2013, 10:42 PM.

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  • SpiderGearsMan
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    you sure that's a T4 ?

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  • Eagle Kammback
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    Put a new alternator in, fixed the charging issue it appears.
    Still don't have brake lights, ordered a switch.
    Still a pain to shift
    NO RUST!

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  • Beagle
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    (raises hammer, but not a mopar)

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  • squirrel
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    Charging problems can be fun, and often are caused by something besides the alternator being bad. Raise your hand if you've worked on a Mopar with a bad ammeter?

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  • MR P-BODY
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    With battery cable off put a a amp gauge between the cable and the battery
    and then pull one fuse at a time to find the circuit that is drawing then zero
    in on the items in that circuit to find the problem
    EDIT
    It could be as simple as the glove box light is on
    Last edited by MR P-BODY; May 18, 2013, 05:25 AM.

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  • Beagle
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    shit happens with 30 year old cars, that's why we have parts stores. I kinda liked Dan's suggestion on the alternator shop.

    I found out yesterday I've got some bulbs out in the truck, and the bulbs are fine. KERRRAPPP. I feel your pain, I'm not much on wiring. I can do it, I just don't like it. If this kind of thing is gonna ruin the car for ya, I'd suggest a new Kia. haha. Since we know you aren't going to do that, chin up, let's move on.



    if you already have it off, and alternators are usually one easy belt, take it to the alternator shop or just get the new one and replace it.

    Being a V8 car, it's probably already got the biggest alternator they offered. If you spec one for an A/C car, that will likely be the biggest stock alternator. 60a x 12 v = 720w ... that's a lot of power. A BIG power amplifier will want more, but normal hurt your ears stuff will be okay.
    Last edited by Beagle; May 18, 2013, 04:14 AM.

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  • Eagle Kammback
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    Hobby shop was packed yesterday and today, so I'm going up there tomorrow bright and early to do it.
    Guy claims the car mostly sat while he's owner her, but the interior lights have been removed, the amp wire was disconnected, and the radio doesn't work, part of me thinks somebody knew she had a charging issue.

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  • SpiderGearsMan
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    does it charge now ?
    sound like a real butt stain you bought the car from

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  • Barry Donovan
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    if you could be patient for a home rebuild, there is some great stuff to do for a factory one.

    I am making a 30 amp jap alternator run high powered ignition, an aftermarket fuel pump, and giant 9004 35W bulbs. An unusual overlap of too small.

    there is a paint for the inside of alternators, and brushes with sleeves on the copper strands.

    fixed forever.

    if you find a cracked brush, it is one of those errors, bleed to a snap.. humidity can even crack an old one.

    the alternator has not changed much, some diodes bridged to make DC, solid state, forever.

    there is even bearings that can be different. I have a high performance clutch throwout bearing in one alternator.. you will be surprised at the sizing and multi purpose things they did to save money.

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  • Eagle Kammback
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    Lol, my dad actually really loves old cars, but he prefers stock, or mostly stock ones.
    That amp wire is no longer attached to anything, still does it.

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  • Beagle
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    Your dad would probably have you drive a Focus or a Corolla or something and not have to work on the damn thing at all? That's how mine is.

    Pull that big amp wire off of it and see if you're still pulling current.

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  • Eagle Kammback
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    Well, I went and purchased a stock one, only $40 after I take the old one back.
    But I also found out the battery is being drained while she's turned off. I'm going to have fun chasing that one down.

    SHould have listened to my dad when he said, "Never buy something that has been fixed up by somebody else"

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  • DanStokes
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    If you're not sure why the system isn't charging it may be faster and ultimately cheaper to find your local alternator shop and have them trouble shoot and fix it. They do this all day long and will just fix what's wrong rather than you trying this and that, buying parts along the way. Ask them to take you thru the trouble shooting process and show you the repair when they're done - most are cool about doing that once they see that you're eager to learn.

    We have a great local rebuilder here and sometimes I take stuff to them if I get stumped even though I usually can figure my way thru it.

    BTW - I worked at an AMC dealer for about a week - didn't work out (must have been 1971 or so). But almost everything I did was electrical system related. It's sort of the weak link, I'm afraid.

    Good Luck!

    Dan

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