Davis you should have no problem putting the wiring back in since you
took it apart and have the wiring diagrams.
"Doc"
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To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:59:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Was Latest Work On Car / Now Gas Gauge &
Courtesy Lights.
I took my entire car apart. Not a single wire left in it. No dash no nothin. There isn't a nut or bolt I haven't removed at some point. The only thing in my car now is the front and rear suspension and rear end. Last year I took the front end off and replaced everything, new bushings, new steering parts, bead blasted and painted everything too.The year before that I did the same to the rear. I sure am glad I have the 27 diagrams to put the harness back in the car. My buddy Bill saw what I have done and he said your f&^%$d. LOLDavis
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:Paul I do have a dealer TSM I bought from John Rosa with the wiring
diagrams. The original one I bought when I bought my yellow Hornet new
had fallen apart and disintegrated. As for tracing the wires the whole
interior was out of the car from tail lights to and including the all
the carpet and even the dash so that made tracing and inspecting the
wires a lot easier. I want everything to work on this car like when it
was new. Not having a working gas gauge is a slight inconvenience. But I
only drive locally and 7$-10$ a week usually tops off the tank.
"Doc"
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To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 04:42:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Was Latest Work On Car / Now Gas Gauge &
Courtesy Lights.
Ya I know what you mean allthough I do find them challenging and interesting as long as I have a wiring plan. Sometimes you feel like you could be doing something more productive while you're fixing those problems. Paul
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:Like I say Paul I hate electrical problems but I think I have it
narrowed down to the gas gauge itself and the headlight switch. If not I
am at a loss. I been driving the car for 2 1/2 years like this but would
like to fix these last 2 things. Even the cigarette lighter now works.
"Doc"
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:20:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Was Latest Work On Car / Now Gas Gauge &
Courtesy Lights.
Sounds like you've got it figured out DOC. ; Paul
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:Eddie having owned and worked on AMC/Ramblers since 1965 I have come
across almost every possible electrical problem you could imagine. The
worst diagnosing the constant electrical problems with my 65 American
440 Twin Stick. Since I installed a new gas tank I also installed a NOS
sender, cleaned the sender to ground mounting point. Since the complete
interior was out of the car and I do mean complete I checked all the
wiring and found no breaks or bare or crushed wiring. I also had the
complete dash out and found nothing loose either. The gauge works some
times but not accurately. I believe it is the gauge itself. On the
courtesy lights I also checked al the wiring and found nothing wrong. My
inst. lights don't dim and the courtesy light does not go on when you
turn the headlight switch, which leads me to believe the switch itself
is bad. I have a gas gauge out of a Gremlin I got from Davis a while
back and a headlight switch out of an 82 Spirit I parted out to install.
I just haven't gotten around to it. I been driving the car almost every
day since Christmas after it was sitting in my friends shop for almost
11 months getting the interior done. I hardly ever drive at night and
only drive locally so 10$ worth of gas a week keeps the tank full. I
have been concentrating on interior and exterior cosmetics for the last
3 1/2 months. I will probably get to the gauge and lights in 3-4 months
after I get all the 77 AMX parts on the car.
"Doc"
To: <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:38:53 -0500
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
Hi Doc, on the gas gauge, something you might try first is how I got the 68 Ambassador gas gauge to work the other day. I noticed there was vibration near altenator, so reached up under dash, and hand tightened the gas gauge which was loose. It seems the tempw as fine, but no gas gauge and there are usually two nuts holding on the gaues on most AMCs.And they get loose and don't have good connection. But it works great now.Other things to try are crawling under rear of car and taking off the black ground wire to sending unit, cleaning it or replacing it, and taking a pair of pliers and crimping the head of the yellow wire that goes to sending unit. This will make it have better conductivity. Also follow the yellow wire as many times something has slid over it inside the trunk or hatch and it could be grounding with shaved wire or broken wire. Can't tell you how many AMCs I have fixed like this.Lastly check fusebox, replace the smallest fuse. A few times I have also tightened up the fuesbox which is held on by two 5/16th screws in most cases, but if not tight, tighen them up as loose fusebox can cause havoc. Good luck,----- Original Message -----From: Bradley JonesSent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:51 AMSubject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.I'm still waiting for you to get that one figured out for us
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:Paul at least it was somthing simple like the dimmer switch and not
somthing in the harness. I hate wiring problems. I still have my
courtesy light and gas gauge problems to work out.
"Doc"
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 04:50:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
Thanks for the help guys. I found the dimmer yesterday for less than $5.00 at Murrays. Didn't think to check the jeep dealer for the parts, I'l go today and let ya know. Paul
Bradley Jones <wagonmasterx5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:The headlight retaining rings in the help section are total junk. Mine didn't match up to the holes for the mounting screws and rusted apart in less than 6 months (summer-no salt) See if your local Jeep dealer has a set to fit your headlights.
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:The dimmer switch is still available at your local auto parts store. It
is the same one used by Pford and Mopar. The headlight retaining rings
are available in the help section of your auto parts store too. I paid
12$ a piece for them. The bucket you will have to find used.
"Doc"
To: BaadAss Gremlins <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: Paul Hancock <kwikbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:25:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] latest work on car.
I got the new carpet in yesterday and put the interior back together. I have to run the car to the shop to get the front seat redone as it is upholstered with duct tape under the seat cover. When I got done and started the car last night the headlights started blinkin on and of and then a big puff of smoke came out of the dash. I tried gettin my big Charley Brown head up under the dash to see what was goin on, but no luck. Ya almost have to take the seat back out so you can lay down up there. Long story short I took out the switch and tested it and traced the problem to the dimmer switch. The smoke must have poofed up under the dash while I was watching the light show. I noticed the switch didn't click anymore and on further insp. it was all black and melted on the bottom. It kinda looked like a magic trick, Nuthin up my Sleeve. While I was at it I updated head lights to the new BRIGHT ones, but I have a problem. The lower tabs are broke off the retaining ring and the bucket, so I will be needing both. If anyone has a pass side headlight bucket and retainer please let me know. Light works good but only for spotting snipers in the trees. Thanks for listening and keep those cards and letters comin Paul in Detroit
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