Re: Progress report on my 64 Dodge project

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis, Thanks for your input. Very good artical but maybe a little
more than I need. The Service manual for 64 Dodge says  The limiter
switches from 12+ volts to about half that.  The intention is to
"average " out the voltage to the guages.. That means some of the
time, the guages recieve full voltage.  The manual says , in testing
the output of the limiter should be from 5 volts to a maximum of 9
volts. . We felt that a constant 8 volts  would be good.  Now I am not
sure he used a common resister, I do know we had a constant input of
13 volts and a constant output of  8.4 volts. . In use, I am a little
concerned about the heat generated by whatever he used to absorb the
resistance. Thanks again, any more input is
welcome.....................MO

On Oct 9, 9:41 am, "Dennis C." <dennis.2...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Mo,
>
> I am a little concerned that you said a resistor was installed to drop
> voltage.  The mechanical limiter actually adjusted output based on
> load.  A resistor is not able to do that.  If he actually installed a
> 5 volt regulator in the case you are good to go.
>
> Here is a link to a good article on the regulator and how to replace
> it with an electronic unit:
>
> http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical2.html
>
> Thanks for the great update on your project.  If I got a fraction of
> the work done on my car that you have done on yours it would be good.
>
> Take Care
> Dennis
>
> On Oct 8, 11:36 pm, MO <mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>
> >  Part 3   I finally broke down an put a small air cond. in the shop
> > finished assembly on the engine and painted it and the bellhouse.
> > Bought a new Centerforce clutch set.  Took my two 4 speeds to a friend
> > for inspection. Both were very good. I ordred gaskets and seals from
> > Brewers. Just today I got a call that the tranny will be ready by the
> > weekend.  I am now waiting for another friend to come set the
> > bellhouse run-out with  the adjustable dowels.  Hopefully the engine
> > and tranny  install will be soon.  I pre fit everything and have all
> > the correct clutch linkage and clutch fork.
> >   This past weekend I overhauled the steering colume and today
> > installed it and installed the dash guage assembly. .I have been
> > waiting for a list member to contact me about a voltage limiter that
> > he was looking for , but I gave up on him. Saturday I took it to a
> > local RadioShack store  had the mechanical guts taken out of it and a
> > resister instaled  to cut the voltage to the guages.  I had called Joe
> > Suchy, but at this time he did not have any. . I ordered some other
> > parts from him , and I say he is a top notch person to deal with.
> > Non- better.
> >   It sure takes a lot longer to put a car together than to take it
> > apart. . Like a Rolls Royce-- each part finised and installed by
> > hand , one part at a time!
> >   My goal is to have it moving under it's own power before the first
> > snow-- and it is below freezing at night here!....................MO
>
> > On Oct 9, 12:41 am, MO <mic...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > >  Part 1   I don't know where I was on the project last time I
> > > updated.  Last Spring I got the body all straightened, primed and the
> > > hood, door openings, and trunk lid painted on the inside and edged.
> > > The two doors will be done later.  Frame connectors welded in. Dual
> > > Master cylinder installed. Dash painted white on the underside to make
> > > it easier to see the wireing. Dash installed.  Clutch and brake pedal
> > > assembly painted and installed.  Front windshield installed
> > > temporarily - new one and gasket later.  ..............MO- Hide quoted text -
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