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05-31-2018, 11:14 PM
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Hi I am a retired Macy Corpsman and I am new to the Corvette community and I recently purchased a 79 corvette and I have had nothing but problems with the electrical system since I am not very car savvy I am asking for advice. I put a new alternator in the car put a New tachometer and had a new speedo cable put in amping other things. I replaced most of the gauge cluster and when I started the engine the alternator gauge pegged at 18 volts and fried the tach. I know the alternator was good any ideas
06-01-2018, 12:12 AM
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06-01-2018, 07:51 AM
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Welcome to the forum!
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This is the introductory area, post your question in the C3 Technical area, link below.
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Congrats. on your C3.
This is the introductory area, post your question in the C3 Technical area, link below.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...performance-3/
06-01-2018, 11:01 AM
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Welcome, but to get an answer to the questions on your car, you’ll need to post in the C3 Tech section. Good luck getting the car fixed.
06-01-2018, 11:03 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your C3!
Best wishes getting your wiring problems worked out.
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Best wishes getting your wiring problems worked out.
Thank you for your service!
06-01-2018, 01:10 PM
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