Stop in for a cup of coffee
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Maybe... not sure how the temp sender ties in
Engine I THINK is 81??
So there will be stuff on that engine for systems that didn't exist in '64 Canada cars.
Could be oil pressure switch for a electric choke or thing like that.
Could be coolant temperature control switches for idiot lights or carb feedback, egr, or ???
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
And a lot of things are accessible via smart phones now. Alex, Google Home etc...
Before you even roll out of bed. " Alexa start coffee and toast"
Not sure either.
Only good thing is you had it running so at least whatever was done basically works.
Is this a US or Canadian Shop manual?
Looks like B is J2 Ignition - run
So that would be power to the relay when the key is in run.
F is the alternator output. Should be hot all the time since its connected to the battery positive
U.S. manual. Haven't run into any substantial difficerences other than what would be expected with the newer engine and electronic ignition...and what has generally been tinkered with to include moving the battery into the trunk
it would be good to figure out now, rather than when something goes bonkers.
The extra sensors not such a big deal.
The relay and connections at the bulkhead - I too would want to know whats going on there.
Shouldn't need a relay to power a ECU or the alternator field although some guys do it .
@slantsixdan and others have posted that Canadian built cars used direct drive starters and IIRC generators into 1966 model year. So I would not be surprised if the starter wiring was more like the 1960 A-bodies (eg Lancer) and if using a generator there may have been a current control circuit.
see for example
starter motor for slant six
Thanks. I'm going to pick up the trace on the inside of the bulkhead connector and see where it terminates. My guess is the ignition switch. There were a few other wired up items under the hood that I've since removed.
The guy I rented the enclosed trailer from met me to get the trailer and started talking about old cars. He has a farm or 2 and took me to see some of his old cars and trucks. Found a 48 ford truck that he would sell me but had to ask his dad how much first. 3/4 ton long box with no rust and it's been inside but been in the field 2 years and it runs.
I know it's a ford but old enough that it's still cool.
He has another farmstead that has some old T buckets and model A stuff so when I get back home I getta go look at that pile.
I know it's a ford but old enough that it's still cool.
He has another farmstead that has some old T buckets and model A stuff so when I get back home I getta go look at that pile.
Thanks for the link....
The car has an aftermarket mini starter in it ... the transmission is a 64 based on the ID number...although it is unclear if I is original to the car
Almost looks like it would fire up with a splash of gas there Fred
Maybe in your build thread you can document what you find and get a discussion going with other folks who know a bit about Canadian built pre-1967 cars. Even though your is not original and hasn't been for a while it will help figure out the puzzle.
For certain
I actually don't have a build thread....
It's been an "Accidental" build.
Yeah I need to actually write it all out
One year now
Only photos I'm finding here is this one. Looks like a VR for an alternator. Supposedly is a correct restoration
[FOR SALE] - 1964 CANADIAN VALIANT - RARE
This one has the correct trunk lid badge I've been futily seeking...
But it is missing the 63 louvers on the rear quarters
For Sale: 1964 Plymouth Valiant in Kentwood, Michigan
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And a lot of scrubbing. LOL
Drove my boys car a few miles. Got it up to 70mph, all seemed fine other than temp. Decided to change the water pump as likely original 1978. 1 bolt broke. So, now pull it down to the timing set, may as well put the cam in it we have. More work...more parts
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