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Maintenance / Courtesy lights

« on: May 09, 2006, 01:56:11 AM »

My 68-RS interior courtesy lights only illuminate when the passenger door is opened.  By the looks of the wiring diagrams, it does look like the passenger door bulb is at the end of the run - electrically.

Can anyone respond with how their courtesy lights behave - e.g. do they illuminate when the drivers door opens without the passenger door being opened.

 

Thanks!

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Site Comments/Discussion / Picture not visible for profile..

« on: May 08, 2006, 01:36:03 AM »

I've tried twice to upload a picture for my profile and nothing shows up.  Anyone know why?

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Site Comments/Discussion / What determines status on the Forum?

« on: April 22, 2006, 01:06:47 AM »

Just curious, what determines one's status on the Forum - e.g. Newbie, Jr. Member or Veteran?

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Maintenance / 68 RS hideaway headlight doors intermittent

« on: April 12, 2006, 12:46:58 PM »

My 68 RS hideaway headlight doors are intermittent - they close fully but on occasion they don't. 

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Don -

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Maintenance / Re: One More 68 Electrical Challenge

« on: April 12, 2006, 12:44:50 PM »

Timothy,

Sounds exactly like what happened to me.  See my post on "Voltage regulator not working properly? " 

Can you even turn the car over?  If not, you can try getting a jump and once the car is running you can measure voltage at the battery again.  If the battery's not taking a charge (also is the red BATT light illuminated in dashboard?) you can try replacing the voltage regulator.  They're pretty inexpensive to replace with newer solid state ($12 at AutoZone).  That's the cheapest replacement.  You can also pull the alternator and bring it to AutoZone and have it checked. 

If both are working properly then perhaps the battery is ready to be replaced.  If all the above checks out you've got something else going on in the wiring.

By the way, get yourself an actual meter.  The digital "ON / OFF" indication doesn't truly tell you what the voltage is and seeing the actual voltage when measuring is definitely helpful.

Good luck!

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 30, 2006, 12:33:04 AM »

Jeff,

I recognize the picture of your car - I believe we've spoken before on the forum regarding originality.  I was the one with the two-tone interior. 

I brought my car back to original.  Here's a pic after all said and done.  Very happy I made this decision.  Previously had a black convertible top, but the trim tag said 722 G-1 (white convertible top).  Not too many of these kicking around anymore - not to mention in the RS model.   

Regards,
Don -

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 29, 2006, 01:20:32 AM »

Guys - good news!

I had my alternator retested at another AutoZone and it tested fine.  I was a little suspicious at the first AutoZone since two other new alternators failed along with mine.  So, I purchased the solid state (VR715) reg and installed it tonight and VOILA!  Works like a champ! 

This is thing is spot on as well - no variation in the voltage even at higher RPMs. 

Great tip - thanks again!

Now on to the temp sensor...   

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 28, 2006, 08:32:26 PM »

Here's what Rich wrote below:

...I am very much into "originality" when it comes to maintaining and restoring our classic Camaro rides, this is one area where you can perform an upgrade that definitely makes sense and it will be transparent (with one very small exception) to anyone who is looking.

If you decide to use one of these solid state voltage regulators, in order to keep the appearance "original" you will have to replace the cover with an original Delco-Remy cover from an original regulator.  (The original cover has the words "Delco-Remy" stamped in it.)

The cover on the solid state regulators that I have seen are all held on by screws.  The cover on orginal regulators was riveted in place.  No big deal, drill out the rivets and the cover comes off.  Install the Delco-Remy cover on the solid state regulator base, bolt it in place, hook up the connector and you are done - no adjustments - nothing to adjust.  The one small difference in appearance is that the Delco-Remy cover will be bolted in place instead of riveted.  To me a small concession for this reliability upgrade.

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 28, 2006, 02:24:32 AM »

Thanks Ed!

I went to Autozone tonight with my alternator and it tested bad.  I'm bringing it back to the place I got it to see if I can get anything back for it - just bought it a month ago at most.  I also ordered the solid state reg like you suggested.  Wish me luck on the alternator!

Don

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 27, 2006, 06:05:33 PM »

Thanks Ed and Rich. 

I'm going to get a new regulator, specifically ask for solid state.  If this doesn't do the trick I'm going to pull the alternator and bring it to get tested.

I will post back with my results.  So far this forum has been my only source of assistance.  I've looked all over the internet and haven't gotten as far as I have here with just a couple posts.

Thanks again.  I really appreciate the help.

Don

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 26, 2006, 11:27:31 PM »

...by the way - what should the top end be of the voltage at the battery when the car is rev'd to higher RPMs?

Thanks -

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 26, 2006, 11:26:19 PM »

Thanks for the tip.

Are these solid state regs made of diodes?  I bought another regulator today and it said it was a solid state regulator - after opening the cover I found the same magnet/coil setup that I had in my previous reg.

Typically solid state means diodes.  Thanks for clarification.

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Maintenance / Voltage regulator not working properly?

« on: March 26, 2006, 02:49:53 AM »

The connector to my voltage regulator wasn't completly snapped in, and it came off while driving down a bumpy road.  The battery died and upon inspection I found the connector to the regulator had come free so I reinstalled it firmly and got a jump.

The regulator and alternator worked properly and started re-charging the battery, but when I went to drive the car again I noticed that characteristic "whining" sound that comes from the regulator being in the "charging" position.  The battery is fully charged but the system won't stop over-charging it. 

It's a rebuilt alternator and new voltage regulator.  I've attached a picture of the voltage regulator.  There doesn't appear to be any adjustments.

Any ideas what's up? 

Thanks -

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Originality / Please see picture of my 327 - question on originality

« on: February 11, 2006, 01:40:26 PM »

I've got a 327/210, and I'm bringing it back to original. 

Notice the color of the engine block.  I plan to paint this back to the original orange but I'd be open to any feedback on what else may need to be done.

The alternator is incorrect, which may be the cause of my blown fuses.  I've purchased the correct alternator (amp rating) and will reinstall. 

Notice the chrome valve covers and chrome air cleaner.  Are these supposed to be orange, black - or another color?  I can't seem to find the correct non-chrome valve covers, which makes me think they were chrome from factory?

Is the air cleaner supposed to be the black snorcle-type?

Thanks for your assistance. 

I've got a beauty - 36k original, documented miles, all driven in CA except for last 2k!

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Originality / 68 Convertible Reveal Moldings

« on: January 25, 2006, 11:37:03 PM »

Did 68's come with snaps for the boot cover for convertible tops?  I posted a similar msg in another thread, but need a definitive answer as I'm having hard time finding replaccment moldings. 

Here's a picture of my moldings that have snaps: