Recent content by Shawn Watson

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    Anti theft devices

    I bought a dummy LED that flashes when the key is off that I'm likely going to zip tie to the defrost vent if it doesn't look trashy. I'm also giving serious thought to routing my neutral safety switch wire through an on/off toggle under the dash.
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    Basic volt drop test

    That little rant must've knocked something loose because I found it. One of the wires on that junction block on the firewall fed the "IGN" terminal on the fuse box constant voltage. Once I found and pulled it off the block, that circuit functioned like it should. I don't know, maybe some...
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    Basic volt drop test

    Pretty sure I found my draw because I get a tiny spark when I put the fuse for the headlight relays back in. I have no idea how though. With the fuse out, I don't get a little spark putting the cable back on the negative post but I do with the fuse installed. This stuff frustrates me to the...
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    Basic volt drop test

    The engine is out so those are safely dangling so there shouldn't be when I disconnect that circuit breaker. That's just got me all kinds of frazzled. New little issue that I'm pretty sure wasn't that way before: now my "IGN" terminal on the fuse block is powered all the time. New ignition...
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    Basic volt drop test

    I've got to be doing this wrong and I'm an electrickery rookie. With the key off and making sure the doors were closed each time, I pulled each fuse and every wire from the fuse box, one at a time, and each time I got 12.?v from the negative post to the negative cable on my el cheapo voltmeter...
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    Basic volt drop test

    If the key is off, both doors closed and nothing on anywhere, should your voltmeter read 12v from the negative post to the negative battery cable?
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    Basic volt drop test

    Timely posts; thanks. I've probably still got a drain to chase down and I'm not sure how to do it. I got frustrated and left it in the garage last August, lol. Any advice.
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    Headliner Trims

    Let us know how the mock-up/pre-drill idea goes. I'm also doing a Silverado trim into a Scottsdale upgrade so I don't have any holes to work with and was wondering the best way to go about it. Shawn
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    Holley sniper install questions

    I bought this kit for mine but haven't been able to find the time to drop the tanks, lol https://www.efisystempro.com/dual-tank-fuel-pump-kit Shawn
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    Dash/Stereo Progress and Wiring Question

    I'm pretty sure I got it from USA1 when I bought a few other things. Thanks!
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    Dash/Stereo Progress and Wiring Question

    The whole point was to have a flashing light up somewhere they could see before they ever stuck a big, yellow screwdriver in the door jamb or destroyed your sliding rear window. Something to give them pause before they ruin something.
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    Dash/Stereo Progress and Wiring Question

    After sitting all summer, I finally got the chance to dye the dash charcoal and assemble with new fancies from USA1, new a/c vents from LMC a couple of tweeters, a tach and finish my speaker box. I'm definitely pleased with the look thus far. While the dash and kick panels are out, I'd like to...
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    Holley sniper install questions

    I've seen many recommendations to use the wire that currently feeds the coil to trigger a relay that would then provide the Sniper with clean, switched power directly from the battery.
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    The 383 is finally going in!

    It's easier if you can get the headers bungee-corded, roped, tied, etc. off to the side and set the engine down between them rather than trying to fish them up or down into place after the engine is set.
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    Voltmeter and Courtesy Light Help

    Got it resolved. The courtesy lamp didn't receive power unless the key was on. I don't know why but now it does and they work as they should. Thank you for all the suggestions. Shawn
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