Electrical woes continue. Help?
11-08-2003, 05:53 PM
#61
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
beside them to watch their meters.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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travis wrote:
>
> Well... I started out on the wrong foot by trusting AutoZone when
> they said my alternator was bad. After replacing the alternator and
> still having the same problem, I read my manual and used my cheap
> multimeter my good pair of eyes (courtesy of LASIK) and my
> not-so-great ears and from what I read in my manual and observed on my
> cheap multimeter, all indications were that the alternator was still
> bad. I checked all of the associated wiring closely and it was fine
> as far as I could tell. That's when I quit "following the rules" and
> just did the obvious. (replace the only part aside from the battery
> left in the equation...and I was pretty dang sure it wasn't the
> battery since I could let it "rest" and it would recover enough to
> restart the Jeep again.) The only thing I think I should have done
> differently is to closely inspect the wiring before anything else. In
> this case I don't think it would have made a difference.
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
beside them to watch their meters.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
travis wrote:
>
> Well... I started out on the wrong foot by trusting AutoZone when
> they said my alternator was bad. After replacing the alternator and
> still having the same problem, I read my manual and used my cheap
> multimeter my good pair of eyes (courtesy of LASIK) and my
> not-so-great ears and from what I read in my manual and observed on my
> cheap multimeter, all indications were that the alternator was still
> bad. I checked all of the associated wiring closely and it was fine
> as far as I could tell. That's when I quit "following the rules" and
> just did the obvious. (replace the only part aside from the battery
> left in the equation...and I was pretty dang sure it wasn't the
> battery since I could let it "rest" and it would recover enough to
> restart the Jeep again.) The only thing I think I should have done
> differently is to closely inspect the wiring before anything else. In
> this case I don't think it would have made a difference.
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-08-2003, 06:19 PM
#62
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-08-2003, 06:19 PM
#63
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-08-2003, 06:19 PM
#64
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
:-)
--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ngrqqv82195rrnjk3v7pppffp6anl2vjmb@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 14:18:46 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
> shared the following:
>
> >Travis,
> >I don't remember what engine you said you have in your CJ,
>
> '76 304 V8. Thanks for the links. :-)
>
> but you might
> >want to look into the TFI upgrade. I installed this on my Grand Wagoneer
> >with an AMC 360 and it made a world of difference in smooth idle and
> >application of power. It's a *whole* lot cheaper than the HEI upgrade,
too.
> >
> >http://fsjeep.homestead.com/TFI_Upgade.html
> >This is mainly for the AMC V8s, but you might find useful information
here.
> >
> >http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical...nupgrade.shtml
> >This is a more general article and has a lot of good information and
ideas.
> >This article is referenced in the one above, too.
> >
> >--
> >Jim
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-08-2003, 06:26 PM
#65
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 18:19:14 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
11-08-2003, 06:26 PM
#66
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 18:19:14 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
11-08-2003, 06:26 PM
#67
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 18:19:14 -0500, "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com>
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
shared the following:
>The TFI mod should work for your 304. If I'm not mistaken, that's the same
>basic engine as the 360, isn't it?
Yeah, from what I've read:
http://home.att.net/~farna/amtech/engines.html#V-8
>Don't get the Accel wires. They are a PITA to get set up properly, and I've
>heard from several people that they may not last that long. Get the OEM
>ford truck wires. They should work fine. You will also have to mod your
>coil bracket to hold the TFI coil (it's rectangular). You can gap your
>plugs to .040-.045 afterwards, too.
>:-)
>--
>Jim
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
11-08-2003, 06:35 PM
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 08 Nov 2003 14:53:20 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
11-08-2003, 06:35 PM
#69
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 08 Nov 2003 14:53:20 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
11-08-2003, 06:35 PM
#70
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Re: Electrical woes continue. Help? FIXED!!!
On Sat, 08 Nov 2003 14:53:20 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!
<----------@***.net> shared the following:
> I would have believed them, it's a simple test, just charge the
>field and you get fourteen volts. You were probably standing right
>beside them to watch their meters.
I was right there and saw their meter read a tiny bit over 10 volts,
but I wasn't really paying close enough attention. I'm just glad the
Jeep is running right again. I'm gonna take it offroad tomorrow and
try to get stuck so I can try out my winch. :-D
--
Travis
http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
:wq!