Author: 1970ccc

Wrong alternator?

Can someone verify that I need an alternator with 2 field posts for my 1970 Belvedere 318 car? The one that is on there now is a one field with a ground post (pre-1970 I think) and they did not…

Old school anti theft?

May have found some of my problem. Found this switch embedded in my electrical system. I assume it’s an aftermarket shut off switch?
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Headlight question

My ’70 Belvedere’s headlights only come on with the bright switch on. It’s either all 4 or nothing. Does that mean the low beams are burned out?

Alternator charging voltage high

Finally got my 318 running this morning. I checked the voltage at the battery (at idle) and it read over 15 volts. The battery by itself was a bit low at 11.9v. I assume the voltage regulator is…

Alterator charging voltage

Finally got my 318 running this morning. I checked the voltage at the battery (at idle) and it read over 15 volts. I assume the voltage regulator is going bad. On this engine, is the regulator…

Correct breather cap?

Just got this car last week and both the valve cover breather cap and pcv valve were missing. I bought a stock pcv valve (for a 1970 318 Belvedere) and it works but barely with these valve covers. …

Mystery fitting leaking oil

Hey, I’m new to this Mopar game! I have a ’70 Belvedere 2D with a 318. There is a fitting/sensor? located under the vacuum advance at the back of the intake and is covered in oil. What is that?…