Over the past few days I have been slowly going over the engine bay looking for wiring problems. A combo of the heat generated in the engine bay and age of the car resulted in a bunch of wires needing replacement. I am replacing a few of the key wires completely and repairing others where needed. I ran a new 4 gauge alternator wire to the starter solenoid (where power is then distributed). The reason I went with a 4 gauge is so if I decide to go with a 3g alternator you need the bigger wire to support the increased amps. I still need to get a fuse before I finish hooking it up. I was reading that the 3g alternators give you the same amp’s at idle then a stock alternator at 5000 rpm’s, I think that may be my next upgrade.
The old wiring harness, pulled it out so I could get working on cleaning it up and re-routing it. I had to extend a few wires so I could tuck it into the fender.
The new alternator wires, I have them nice and high away from the exhaust so they wont fry like the last ones.
Below is where I still have to clean up wires, however its showing the new 4 gauge wire that needs to be terminated at the solenoid still.
So, everything is running. I’ve been babying it around trying to break in the clutch. Everything seemed OK until I went out to belmore last Friday. I literally pulled in the lot, parked, then the car died. It would turn over, but would not start! So after freaking out for a little, my buddy came over and we ran to 7-11 to get a flash light. Checked everything, and we noticed there was some arching going on near the coil. After it cooled down, the car started up.
I changed the coil to a MSD Blaster 3 (hoping that was the issue). I also changed the plugs, cap and rotor. I went out the other night in the car for a ride, and when I got back home it died again. This time I was out in the street right in front of my house. Again it wouldn’t fire up. I let it sit for 20 min, then bamm it fired right up.
After searching the net, it seems that this could be a TFI issue (Ignition Module). The issue seems to be heat related, because when the car is cold it’s fine. So I ran out to SK-Speed and picked up a new Accel TFI module, a set of wires, and a ground strap. I installed the new TFI and wires tonight, hopefully tomorrow I’ll do the new ground strap. I need to figure out where to put it. So hopefully the issue is the TFI, once this rain stops I’ll be able to test it out. If it runs well, it might be time for a dyno tune!
Here are some pics from last weekend.
Oh, and I also re-organized my shed. Built a work bench, tool/rake holder and a short bench (to keep stuff off the floor). Came out pretty good, shed is nice and clean/organized now.
I just got an email from a friend of a friend with the list of Red Light camera’s that are being installed all over Nassau County (Long Island, NY). Just click the link below and it will download a list of the town’s and intersections where the camera’s are installed or being installed. I’m not for anyone blowing red lights, but I am against this. Whats next?
Download PDF File Of The Nassu County New York Red Light Camera’s
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