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Re: Speedo is “jumpy” How did you make out with this issue? My speedo was jumping all over the place then pegged at zero. I could hear the cable banging around for a bit then it stopped and speedo started working again for a bit. If you take the cover plate on the dash off does that expose all...

Thank you to all. Installation of switch went well. installed right at my feet, in front of driver's side of seat. Parasitic drain is something to do with the new cutout switch I installed on the generator. will have to get a new one. I was able to cut two small openings in the floor board for...

Yes still 6 Volt Positive ground.

Thank you Bill. That's what I was looking for.

Hi Bill. Unfortunately I don't understand what you mean by "In Series". I have a switch that has one long red lead and one long black lead. Both are battery cable gauge.

Thank you Jim. I really appreciate your efforts. I'll keep everyone up to date on my progress.

I would agree with you but when it comes to electrical I'm not the swiftest. I replaced the cutout switch on the generator with a switch that has the diode in it but the drain got worse. This was my Dad's car and he told me to always remove the fuse or the battery would go dead. I ignored that...

Thank you Jim that would be great. I have a switch already but just not sure how to wire it in.

By the way I might not be calling this switch by the right name. Basically I want to install a switch that cuts power from battery to the car.

I have a 1930 Model A with 6 volt positive ground system. I have to take the fuse off of the starter as soon as I shut the engine off or the battery will drain. I want to install a battery isolator switch but can't find a good drawing of how it should be installed in this system. I'm planning on...

Thank you everyone that made suggestions and to all that were there in spirit. I finally tackled installing the helicoil for the coolant fitting in my A. I have to tell you I was nervous and kept putting it off as I couldn't help but think I might mess up a 90 year old engine block because of my...

Thank you all for the advice. I have a few blocks of mahogany that I can make a jig out of to hold the drill straight. I like the idea of taping the drill bit as well so I don't go too deep. All great ideas. I'll let you all know how I make out. I did try a new bolt and it was only marginally...

Thanks guys.

I have a 1930 Model A Fordor with "original" engine setup. One of the bolts that fastens the coolant tube to the engine block is stripped. It holds all the way in and when I'm turning what I feel should be the last 1/4 turn the bolt pops loose. Any suggestions? I'm thinking helicoil but I've...

I have a 1930 Model A Fordor with "original" engine setup. One of the bolts that fastens the coolant tube to the engine block is stripped. It holds all the way in and when I'm turning what I feel should be the last 1/4 turn the bolt pops loose. Any suggestions? I'm thinking helicoil but I've...