Draker's 1970 2 door 510 - "Chuck"

[4perrev]

Chuck is a nice find for sure.  Very straight and perfect place to start or leave as is.  I have two cars with automatic xmissions should yours fail or need something.  I know one works as I moved the car under its own power when I bought it.  The other one is unknown, but I am shortly going to tear that old four door down cause she has gone too far with rust.

[Draker]

This car had pertronix in it previously, but I wanted to swap that out for a matchbox setup I had. So I got to work today swapping that out, installing a reusable silicone valve cover gasket and fixing a leaking coolant hose. I just got it all together and now the factory (white needle) tach is not working. I likely have have a wire in the wrong spot. This had a ballast resistor before and I removed that. I labeled the wires before I swapped it over.

 

I found this page which I believe is written up by @dgi
http://elfecc.no-ip.info/510/Tachometer/Simplified_Tach_Hookup.htm

 

I'll take another peak at it tomorrow.

 

[rosso]

Moderators - please make this link a sticky and permanently archive the actual page.

 

Thanks for the link Draker!

[Draker]

I was able to get the tach fixed using @dgi 's guide. I have a few stray wires but everything is working. So I'm calling it good for now.

[Draker]

[rosso]

Thanks for the post - I have a tach to install with my VG33 510 wagon swap - so nice to see how the original was connected.

Where did you get the wiring diagram with the *optional equipment section? It is also a bit different than the diagram I have. Any chance you can post or send me the entire disgram so I can compare? Here's the one I have:

 

[Draker]

14 hours ago, rosso said:

Thanks for the post - I have a tach to install with my VG33 510 wagon swap - so nice to see how the original was connected.

Where did you get the wiring diagram with the *optional equipment section? It is also a bit different than the diagram I have. Any chance you can post or send me the entire disgram so I can compare? Here's the one I have:

 

I just found it while searching. I don’t have the full diagram.

[rosso]

Thanks, I will just save the partial one you posted to add to my collection of 510 wiring diagrams.

[Draker]

Nothing new to report. Took it out for a wash and a pic. Then stored it away again. 
 

[Draker]

Installed some 3 point seatbelt planet belts in this car. Previously it only had aftermarket lap belts installed. I'm not looking for attention from the police, and it's a safer. No pics unfortunately.

 

I also installed a 10" sub and amp. Sounds decent.

 

Lastly, I just picked up a Subie R160 LSD for $100. Not sure if it'll go in this car or not. Seems like a waste to install it in a car with a 3 speed auto.