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Mopar electrical questions submitted by our readers and answered by our technical editors.
Dielectric Grease
Tech Question
Eric Hufstedler, Pasadena, CA , 1974 Plymouth Valiant 318
Is using a dielectric grease (an insulator...) on electricalconnetcors a bad thing in any way? For example, could it ever prevent aconnection by not getting…
Ammeter Capacity
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Joseph Siefker, milan, MI, 1968 dodge charger 6.1
will the ampmeter in dash take the amps of 90 plus withoutdamage to the gage? I am installing new 6.1 Hemi.thanks Joe..
First, a comment to everybody: Here's…
Headlight Short Circuit
Tech Question
Brad Toovey, Sundre, AB, Canada, 1963 Plymouth Valiant 170
Hello Mr Ehrenberg,
Here we go again, I've had to plead help in the past, and you've comethrough both times. That being said, I'm using the 'bribe' option,…
’73 Charger Electronic Ignition
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Todd Pharris, New Plymouth, ID , 1973 Dodge Charger 318
My question is about the electronic ignition on my '73Charger. My 318 has an Accel Super Coil and the stock 5-pin ECU...and it hasproblems frequently! I need to…
’95 Dakota Alternator For ’71 ‘Cuda
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brandon crowe, jesup, GA, 1971 plymouth barracuda 440
Will a late model alternator off a '95 Dakota work on myBarracuda (besides fabing brackets)? Can the stock voltage regulator work?Wiring? My stock alternator…
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’71 Swinger Turn Signal Switch
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Greg Casden, Huntington, NY, 1971 Dodge Dart 318
Hi Rick, I have a '71 Swinger, 318 with a column-shift auto,A/C car. This is an original, stock car and pretty clean. I seem to have anelectrical issue. I have no brake…
Blown Blower Resistor
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neil siemens, INGERSOLL, ON canada, 2002 dodge dakota 4.7
First of all, you are the BEST tech advisor that i have comeacross in ANY magazine, bar none!
Now to the important part: I have an '02Dakota Quab Cab 4x4, the…
Wiring Resistor/Regulator
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Eddie, Laredo, TX,72, Dodge, Demon, 340
I am having a problem with my conversion wiring. How do youconnect the voltage regulator to the resistor? I'mcahnging my ignition toelectronic, I am using a two-pronged…
’84 440 Ram Charging
Tech Question
Clay Cooke
I have an '84 Dodge Ram with a 440. I swapped in the engine over this last summer, and ever since then I have had problems with the charging system. Power is getting lost somewhere, and I dont know where.…