Stop in for a cup of coffee

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Firebird slow going, buddy stopped in for a couple hours. But ges done a few restirations, gave me a few bits of advice.
 
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Bench checking the alternator off the barracuda, rotor probably has a short. Brush and holder threads in the casting are practically stripped.
Measured the resistance in the other rotors and determined thats not out of line.
Well the other thing that causes resistance to current is the stator's magnetic field fighting the rotor's.
Nice thing about the squarebacks is that its easy to check the rectifiers without dissembly.
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Ground diodes show voltage instead of open in one direction.
I have new spare. Would of course prefer OEM but this will do for now.
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Guess I better order that helicoil kit too.
 
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Thieving bastards have been stealing my firewood:elmer::elmer::elmer:
 
Thieving bastards have been stealing my firewood:elmer::elmer::elmer:
Posted this for the other Mike a few weeks ago
Was looking for security camara, but trail/game camaras are actually the way to go. 'Security' and 'spy' cams all struck out for my requirements.

The one I got is Campark Small Trail Game Camera-12MP 1080P HD
It was cheap and takes good pics, has video option, no wi-fi.
This one I think Campark T20 Mini Trail Camera-16MP 1080P HD Trail Game Camera Waterproof
In your case probably close enough to tie into wi-fi from the house.
 
So, I was cleaning up stuff and decided to take the 4 wheels and tires from the satellite and have the tires removed. Old nylon ply tires from sears. Well, found out, the 4 "original" wheels were not. All 4 are different!!! Width, or backspace!!! LOL
 
So, I was cleaning up stuff and decided to take the 4 wheels and tires from the satellite and have the tires removed. Old nylon ply tires from sears. Well, found out, the 4 "original" wheels were not. All 4 are different!!! Width, or backspace!!! LOL
Bummer.
One the spare? another borrowed to move the car?
 
So, I was cleaning up stuff and decided to take the 4 wheels and tires from the satellite and have the tires removed. Old nylon ply tires from sears. Well, found out, the 4 "original" wheels were not. All 4 are different!!! Width, or backspace!!! LOL

Special high $$$ handling package from Plymouth :rolleyes:
 
So, I was cleaning up stuff and decided to take the 4 wheels and tires from the satellite and have the tires removed. Old nylon ply tires from sears. Well, found out, the 4 "original" wheels were not. All 4 are different!!! Width, or backspace!!! LOL
Special high $$$ handling package from Plymouth :rolleyes:
Tire stagger for stock car racing?
 
So I'm needing a set of 14 inch steel wheels. Does anyone know if it is a hit on judging if is has rally wheels? Instead of hub caps...
 
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