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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #30 on: August 06, 2024, 06:16:45 AM »
I need to fabricate and plumb in fuel supply and return lines for mine.  Maybe this coming weekend.  I have to figure out where to mount the Duraspark Box and coil...I have no inner fenders to mount them to!  I hope to get it ready to run over the next few weeks.  Good luck with yours and wish me luck with mine!
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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #31 on: August 11, 2024, 01:33:40 PM »
I decided to skip cleaning this tank and used a pop bottle to feed this carb. Got sparks coming from the alternator! Not sure why. Perhaps that is the cause of a he original wiring fire? I will take alternator in for testing. I think I have quoth the I can use for now...

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« Reply #32 on: August 11, 2024, 06:24:49 PM »
Doesn't sound good.  Sparks from the connections or from inside the alternator? 
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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #33 on: August 11, 2024, 08:27:57 PM »
I had the field and stator wires switched. I'm guessing I blew the rectifier. Ordered a rebuild kit from amazon for $35.00. Hopefully that fixes it. Can't really afford a new one at $180.00

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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #34 on: August 12, 2024, 04:34:02 AM »
Good catch.  Hopefully that fixes it.  I hate when I create extra work and expense for myself.  I attached a pic of mine prior to disconnect and disassembly. 
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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #35 on: August 16, 2024, 08:44:27 AM »
Thanks for the pic. That looks like a 60amp alternator. Mine is a 70amp and wires are connected on the side, not this back. Apparently same alternator was used on diesel f250/350.

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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #36 on: September 05, 2024, 12:15:05 PM »
I ordered the wrong rebuild kit... Arghh! Ah well, I have a 60amp alternator that I'll use instead and utilize the kit in that if needed.
Also picked up a H4 glass sealed beam halogen kit with wiring and relays to upgrade the lighting. 2 glass Kioto, Japan bulbs included for under C$50.

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Re: 1977 pinto x 2
« Reply #37 on: September 07, 2024, 06:06:46 AM »
Whatever it takes to get it going...good deal on the headlight kit.
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