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Thinking of changing #57 dash lights out to LED. Good idea? If so which bulb do I use?

Just got through making new wiring harness for engine and forward harness. Took my time. followed wiring diagram and surprise, surprise, everything works. Everything except the tachometer. When I turn ignition run position or start the engine, the tach shows reading less than zero. Removed...

I have a previous post that started off with flickering lights and has now moved on to where I am in the process of making a new wiring harness for my 1965 Dart. I have already made the forward light harness and am about to finish the engine harness. Has been a chore getting the correct...

Making repairs to engine wiring harness. When I removed the tape from wires I found that there was one wire from field terminal of alternator to F post of VR and one wire from second field terminal of alternator to I post of VR. Neither wire was wire was connected to ignition side of ballast...

Just got finished making repairs to wires going to the bulkhead connector in my 1965 Dart. What I thought would be an easy fix (!!) to flickering interior lights, and headlights that would dim at idle and brighten when rpms went up. When I pulled both connectors from the bulkhead three wires...

Trying to repair some bad connectors in my wiring harness. Have some 14 gauge, 16 gauge and 18 gauge wire. Connectors are the Packard 56 ones and I this is my first time to replace this type of connector. Is there a different Packard 56 connector that is used with each wire gauge or will a...

So, I am having to replace some of the bulkhead connectors on my 1965 Dart. Have pulled the top and bottom plug from the firewall and am a little confused. Looking at the wiring diagram either numbers or letters for the connectors. Is the plug with the numbers on the top or bottom? Is the...

Having problem with dash lights, dome light getting bright then dim when rpm is increased. Could this be a ground problem? Would like some suggestions as to what / where to look. Remember reading about this on the forum, but cannot find thread. Got out my voltmeter to do some checking, but I...

The electronic voltage regulator in my Dart has bit the dust and thought I would ask y'all where to buy one. Should I just go down to the parts house or is there a good place to buy online? Seems like I can remember reading about looking for a certain number (?) on the regulator! Anyhow...

Need some help. Went out to my Dart and when I turned the key to start all that happened was a click from the starter and then nothing. Dome light went out, and when I tried to start again, nothing happened, not even a click. Thought battery was low so I hooked up the charger. Next day I...

Just finished doing the MAD change over on my 65 Dart. Now I have a problem with the fuel and temp. gauge not working. Dash lights are working and engine starts. Checked both sides of the fuse with test light and light does not come on. Dropped fuse block down and rechecked feed wire for...

Just changed my amp meter to a voltage meter in my 1965 Dart. Made modifications to the dash gauge housing so that the voltage gauge fits in the same spot that the amp meter was mounted. Installed cluster and the voltage gauge needle would not move when wires were hooked up. After taking out...

I need some help on what color light was used in the dash cluster of a 1965 Dodge Dart GT. I am doing the MAD change and decided to also change the amp gauge to a voltage gauge. Made modifications to one of my cluster housings so that the voltage gauge (that I also modified to look like the...

Some easy questions! What year did Chrysler stop using ammeter and start using voltmeter's in their cars? Wasn't it sometime in the 70's? Does anyone know if any of the vehicles had a dash that used rectangular gauges?

My 65 Dart amp gauge reads negative when the engine is at idle. Idle is about 750 rpm. If headlights are turned on reading gets worse. As soon as rpm is increased the reading goes to positive. Battery and alternator (square back style) check out as good. Have replaced the voltage regulator...

I know that this problem has been brought up before, but I have to ask again. When I turn on the headlights at idle the engine dies. Have replaced battery, had a bad cell. Engine idles at about 800 rpm. When rpm increased, engine runs when lights turned on. Car is a 1965 Dart GT. Can...

I have a 1965 Dodge Dart GT. Had the radio converted to an AM/FM in January last year. Got it back and reinstalled it with no problem. Turned it on and it worked fine. Now when I turn the lights on it stops working. If I turn the lights off and turn the volume up full blast it comes back...

I have a 1965 Dodge Dart GT. Has a Commando 273 with Mopar electronic ignition. When radio, original AM, is turned on with engine running all you hear is a clicking noise. Reminds me of sound, back in the day, when radio would make clicking sound when sitting under a power line. Any ideas?

Pulled the Mopar electronic distributor out to rebuild, as I thought the weights were frozen up. What I found was that the distributor advance springs were missing. Have order some springs form Mr. Gasket, but from what I understand these springs let the weights out at around 1200 rpm. Is...

Have torn down my Mopar electronic distributor in my Charger 273 4 barrel. Mechanical advance plate is stamped with a 13 on it, which means that I would have 26 degrees at the crank. If I want to set the max degrees at around 35 degrees then I would set the degrees at idle to 10 degrees. This...

For some strange reason I decided to check the timing on my 1965 Dodge Dart GT with a hi-po 273 and Mopar electronic distributor. Disconnected vacuum hose from distributor and connected vacuum gauge to the line. Started engine and ran until operating temperature was reached. Idle speed is...

What type of tape do you use to wrap engine wiring harness? Friction tape,fleece,pvc,vinyl adhesive, vinyl nonadhesive or what? Going to rewrap wiring harness in a 1965 Dodge Dart GT.

I am back again!! Got a new problem with the charging system. When I bought this car it had been upgraded to the dual field, pancake electronic voltage regulator and electronic ignition. The amp gauge was showing a discharge at idle, the head lights would get dim at idle, and when turn...

Recently asked a question about electrical change out on my '65 Dodge Dart. Got some really helpful answers, but in the meantime I have been reading some articles about alternators and now I am totally confused! Need help! I understand how an alternator works, but I am still confused about...

I have another electrical question for you. Have a 1965 Dodge Dart GT. It has electronic ignition and a dual field alternator with electronic regulator. Alternator has gone bad and I am about to replace it. Can I use a single field alternator with a electronic regulator? Purchased a...

Would like to add a single charging circuit to my 1965 Dodge Dart GT that will route alternator current directly to the battery. Will be using a dual field post alternator for a 1970 model Dodge. Alternator is 65 amps. Will run two 8 gauge wires with a fusible link from positive side of...