[Vettezuki]

Link fixed. It's something we need to update, so don't sweat it.

[BRUTAL64]

I did a 460 swap in a 73 fastback in 88....not near as nice as the one you just did...very good job

[94cobra69ss396]

Thanks Glenn! So Andy, has Adam been by to take it for a drive yet?

[Mach1Daddy]

Adam was up yesterday after work and before I got home and took it out for a spin. Complain, complain , complain. He thought the throttle was a problem and I informed him that I had to make a bracket to attach the cable. He thought the clutch needed adjusting because in engaged all at once and the pedal popped back, which again I told him needed adjusting. Then he said he couldn't hear the tires squeal because of the exhaust noise and had trouble shifting gears.

I finally told him that he just didn't know how to drive - at least my car. However, he had a big smile on his face when he talked about the power and how the tires really broke loose when you put the pedal to the metal - even though he couldn't hear them squeal.

We do have a problem. It appears that either something is draining the battery o the one wire alternator is not charging the battery. I will download the instructions and see what I can figure our.

Again Ron, thanks for all your hard work in putting everything together. I just love it when I step on the gas. I thought the Cleveland was fairly nice, but the 429 is fantastic.I need to be careful though, or I may be best friends with the local tire store manager.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by Mach1Daddy

Adam was up yesterday after work and before I got home and took it out for a spin. Complain, complain , complain. He thought the throttle was a problem and I informed him that I had to make a bracket to attach the cable. He thought the clutch needed adjusting because in engaged all at once and the pedal popped back, which again I told him needed adjusting. Then he said he couldn't hear the tires squeal because of the exhaust noise and had trouble shifting gears.

I finally told him that he just didn't know how to drive - at least my car. However, he had a big smile on his face when he talked about the power and how the tires really broke loose when you put the pedal to the metal - even though he couldn't hear them squeal.

We do have a problem. It appears that either something is draining the battery o the one wire alternator is not charging the battery. I will download the instructions and see what I can figure our.

Again Ron, thanks for all your hard work in putting everything together. I just love it when I step on the gas. I thought the Cleveland was fairly nice, but the 429 is fantastic.I need to be careful though, or I may be best friends with the local tire store manager.

Two things...most one wire alts need to be reved up over 2500 RPM { lust one time
]to engage alt charging after that it should charge as usual.....also...you can rev the engine up to 2000 rpm and pull off the neg batt cable...if the engine shuts off the alt is bad.

[94cobra69ss396]

I checked the alternator after we fired it the first time and it was putting out 14.5 volts. I didn't check it this time though. Andy, do you have a digital multi meter to check the voltage and to check the amps? If so, make sure that after you start the car that you have 14.5 volts. Then let it run for a few minutes and it should drop down to around 13.5. If it's only at 12-12.5 then the alternator isn't charging. You can try to rev the engine up and see if it starts charging then like Glenn suggested. If the alternator is good and putting out the proper voltage then test to see how many amps are being drawn without the car on. Just diconnect the negative battery cable, set the DMM to amps and then connect one lead to the negative cable and the other to the negative terminal then post up what it shows.

[enkeivette]

Prob not relevant since it's an older car, but I had an issue with an F-Body once where a missing fuse (to the voltage regulator???) was causing a slow drain/ no charge issue. Replaced the fuse and it stopped... still confuses me today.

[Leedom]

Originally Posted by Mach1Daddy

Adam was up yesterday after work and before I got home and took it out for a spin. Complain, complain , complain. He thought the throttle was a problem and I informed him that I had to make a bracket to attach the cable. He thought the clutch needed adjusting because in engaged all at once and the pedal popped back, which again I told him needed adjusting. Then he said he couldn't hear the tires squeal because of the exhaust noise and had trouble shifting gears.

I finally told him that he just didn't know how to drive - at least my car. However, he had a big smile on his face when he talked about the power and how the tires really broke loose when you put the pedal to the metal - even though he couldn't hear them squeal.

We do have a problem. It appears that either something is draining the battery o the one wire alternator is not charging the battery. I will download the instructions and see what I can figure our.

Again Ron, thanks for all your hard work in putting everything together. I just love it when I step on the gas. I thought the Cleveland was fairly nice, but the 429 is fantastic.I need to be careful though, or I may be best friends with the local tire store manager.

The power of this car is pretty awesome. The car is more brutal then refiled. Yeah the clutch needs to be adjusted and the gas pedal too, but the car is fun. Tires do not stand a chance!

[Shaolin Crane]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

Prob not relevant since it's an older car, but I had an issue with an F-Body once where a missing fuse (to the voltage regulator???) was causing a slow drain/ no charge issue. Replaced the fuse and it stopped... still confuses me today.

Had the same issue with my catfish. Amongst other alt issues

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by Leedom

The power of this car is pretty awesome. The car is more brutal then refiled. Yeah the clutch needs to be adjusted and the gas pedal too, but the car is fun. Tires do not stand a chance!

Cars that aren't too refined are always a hoot to drive. Get some sticky rubber on there and enjoy the neck snapping.