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12-06-2018, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Truck Wiring Diagram
I made some changes
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12-06-2018, 09:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Truck Wiring Diagram
Well I guess what threw me off was the symbol at the battery. I thought it was the ground symbol and I thought that I remembered that the pre-55 stuff was six volt positive ground, so it made sense to me that the red wires were positive and the battery symbol was the ground . I guess the combination of the symbol and the smallness of the diagram plus my old eyes made me think it was positive ground.
I know that the total current in the circuit runs through the ammeter, so that kinda limits your current draw, plus it is known as a fire hazard. I didn't see it as being positive ground but the polarity would have been right. It's been a long time since I worked on anything that old. I started life with a 1950 Ford which was positive ground and six volt so I just figured your 54 was as well even though it's a GM. My apologies for the mistake. I'll take a closer look and maybe I can find my diagram of the older trucks to compare.
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12-06-2018, 10:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Truck Wiring Diagram
Suggestion since you are starting from scratch. Run relays to your head lights after the dimmer switch so it's just a on/off switch. Your light will be much brighter.
If you plan on electric fans are windows run them all off relays as well.
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12-07-2018, 12:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1954 Chev 3100 Truck Wiring Diagram
Thanks everyone for the responses.
I've made changes on my OWN wiring diagram to include a power distribution panel and remove all the in line fuses. Also adding headlight relays. Since I've received comments asking why I'm trying to re-create the wheel and not drawing per schematic conventions - I'll not be sharing my OWN schematic on this site anymore. If anyone wants to see it - send me a PM. Thanks again for all the feedback. |
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