Transistor Ignition Amplifier
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Transistor Ignition Amplifier
Where is it usually mounted, if equipped?
I found a finned amp looking thing behind the passenger side dash. It had a 3 prong electrical male connector at the end of some long wires. It had been wrapped around the amp looking thing and not connected to anything. The only place I could find that it would connect to, was under the radio where a female set of wires came from somewhere in the back (?). They weren't connected to anything either..but to add to the confusion, it looked like they could connect to some box thing underneath the middle console, near the radio.
I know I know, pictures mean everything....can't find the cable for my camera so can't get pictures off of it yet. I'll get some as soon as I can.
1968 Convertible. 327 4 speed. No AC/PS/PB.
I found a finned amp looking thing behind the passenger side dash. It had a 3 prong electrical male connector at the end of some long wires. It had been wrapped around the amp looking thing and not connected to anything. The only place I could find that it would connect to, was under the radio where a female set of wires came from somewhere in the back (?). They weren't connected to anything either..but to add to the confusion, it looked like they could connect to some box thing underneath the middle console, near the radio.
I know I know, pictures mean everything....can't find the cable for my camera so can't get pictures off of it yet. I'll get some as soon as I can.
1968 Convertible. 327 4 speed. No AC/PS/PB.
Last edited by Birdman; Apr 30, 2011 at 01:34 AM.
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Correcto! 
I have a retrosound radio in there now, so guess I can leave that part alone.
I still need to get some pictures of other things that don't make sense back there...lots of unplugged wires..
Also, since I've got everyone's attention: Is the tach solenoid (http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=25661) supposed to be hooked up to anything electrical? And what does it do exactly? I'm in the process of re-doing my vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door.
I have a retrosound radio in there now, so guess I can leave that part alone.
I still need to get some pictures of other things that don't make sense back there...lots of unplugged wires..
Also, since I've got everyone's attention: Is the tach solenoid (http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=25661) supposed to be hooked up to anything electrical? And what does it do exactly? I'm in the process of re-doing my vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door.
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Is the tach solenoid (http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=25661) supposed to be hooked up to anything electrical?
You should get a copy of the 69 AIM. Just about all the vendors carry them and they're only $20 to $25 or so.
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Hi bm,
Working on the vacuum headlights and wiper door without an AIM, Chassis Service Manual, and vacuum trouble shooting guide, is pretty difficult.
You'll save far more than the cost of the literature in parts that you may think need to be replaced but really don't.
For example you'll find that just cutting 1/4" to 1/3" off each end of the vacuum hoses gives them a new grab on the pipes and nipples they fasten to, and saves the $75+ cost of new hoses.
Regards,
Alan
Working on the vacuum headlights and wiper door without an AIM, Chassis Service Manual, and vacuum trouble shooting guide, is pretty difficult.
You'll save far more than the cost of the literature in parts that you may think need to be replaced but really don't.
For example you'll find that just cutting 1/4" to 1/3" off each end of the vacuum hoses gives them a new grab on the pipes and nipples they fasten to, and saves the $75+ cost of new hoses.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi bm,
Working on the vacuum headlights and wiper door without an AIM, Chassis Service Manual, and vacuum trouble shooting guide, is pretty difficult.
You'll save far more than the cost of the literature in parts that you may think need to be replaced but really don't.
For example you'll find that just cutting 1/4" to 1/3" off each end of the vacuum hoses gives them a new grab on the pipes and nipples they fasten to, and saves the $75+ cost of new hoses.
Regards,
Alan
Working on the vacuum headlights and wiper door without an AIM, Chassis Service Manual, and vacuum trouble shooting guide, is pretty difficult.
You'll save far more than the cost of the literature in parts that you may think need to be replaced but really don't.
For example you'll find that just cutting 1/4" to 1/3" off each end of the vacuum hoses gives them a new grab on the pipes and nipples they fasten to, and saves the $75+ cost of new hoses.
Regards,
Alan
I know what you mean man..and although I don't have a '68 AIM (not '69) or service manual, I DO have the internet!! I also have the vacuum diagrams from Dr. Rebuild that are very easy to follow and understand. I've already replaced all the hoses and fittings, which I bought while in Afghanistan a couple of months ago, so that's a moot point.
@ Restoman, I actually saw that connector dangling back there and connected it to the solenoid. It wasn't quite behind the tachometer....is it supposed to be?
