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  1. 72 Satellite

    Spark In no Spark Out!

    2 days ago I'm cruising along and suddenly the engine dies. The first couple attempts at restart produced very weak and short firing. After that, no firing what so ever. Troubleshooting results so far -Battery (Redtop New) 12.6 V -Alternator (Tuff Stuff 130 amp New) 12.3 V -Ignition Box (MSD...
  2. 72 Satellite

    Good thing it was a Short Test Ride!

    Recently got my upgraded dash with new harness, and Gauge LED's installed, and began testing lights, signals etc. Other than a blown 5 amp fuse for the Instrument Display (Gauges), everything else looked OK. Decided to take her for a spin around the block. It was dark and the headlights seemed...
  3. 72 Satellite

    Male Spade Connector on back of Ashtray/Cigar lighter ??

    The back of my Ashtray/Cigar lighter has a Male Spade Connector on the top of the Cigar "Cylinder". I don't have a pic of mine at the moment, but will include a pic of one that doesn't have the connector for reference. You can see the opening on the top of the cylinder where mine has a Spade...
  4. 72 Satellite

    Front Turn Signals are correct but Rear signals are not ??

    When I turn on my signals, the fronts are correct and the rears are opposite. I'm sure it's something idiotically stupid on my part, but thought I'd ask in the event anyone else has experienced the same thing, or can give me some better troubleshooting tips. I recently made several upgrades to...
  5. 72 Satellite

    Post your worst electrical Hack discoveries

    Quoting my own recent post, to see if anyone else has encountered this level of nonsense while troubleshooting or upgrading their electrical. In summary, my Starter relay was hidden 6" from my front tire, under a rubber cover/shield.
  6. 72 Satellite

    Starter Relay removal with MSD upgrade?

    Hello All, I'm almost finished with the "MAD" upgrade on my dash harness, and will soon be installing the completed dash in the car (1972 Satellite). The problem I'm having, believe it or not, is locating the Starter Relay. I've had the car for 2 years now, and haven't traced every wire. The...
  7. 72 Satellite

    Soldering Butt Connectors

    Hello All, I'm in the process of refurbishing my Dash harness, and following the MAD instructions on bypassing the ammeter. My question concerns soldering the butt connectors. I'm amateurish at best when it comes to soldering, so forgive my ignorance. Has anyone had success using an iron or...
  8. 72 Satellite

    Advice on installing Aftermarket Gauge Panel/Gauges/Harness

    Hello, Looking for any tips/advice on installing my new aftermarket Gauge Panel/Gauges/Wiring Harness in my 72 Satellite. Should I remove the steering wheel, drop and/or remove the column? Any tips you guys could pass along are greatly appreciated. I have the Service Manual and a laminated...
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