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General Discussion / 55 Manhattan with SC poor performance

« on: June 02, 2012, 10:14:31 PM »

Hello again,
My 55 was just tuned up, new plugs, points and condenser and starts great.  I have taken it out twice and drive about a mile and the car starts to hesitate almost like it is not getting gas and then stalls.  I let it sit and it will start and run to limp home but poorly, one of the local guys suggested taking the hose between the box and the blower off, i did that and the car whines but is running well.  So the trick question any ideas.

Thanks - Chris Rence

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Kaiser Forum / Re: AMP Light on Dash comes on when car is turned off

« on: April 17, 2012, 08:05:07 PM »

First and formost thanks for all of the help, this is a great educational forum and I appreciate the input. I did not lock my self in the trunk but did validate that the lights do go out when the truck is closed. I  tapped on the voltage regulator but no impact to the AMP light but my other half did see the light flicker when I tool the cover off of the regulator - It stayed on though, I have a new old stock unit and I will try swapping it our and see if that helps.  Again thank you for all of the help, will keep you posted on what I come up with.

CJR

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Kaiser Forum / Re: AMP Light on Dash comes on when car is turned off

« on: April 15, 2012, 09:37:24 PM »

Hello, thank you for the data - I took that actions you recommended but the light is still on, but was a good process as the wire under the seat was bare and I know the lighter works as I had tested it a few weeks ago - it was good to disconnect that.  Now I will need to figure out how to get the dash apart to check out the other wiring - thank you again - will keep you posted.  CJR

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Kaiser Forum / AMP Light on Dash comes on when car is turned off

« on: April 14, 2012, 10:39:03 PM »

hello, I have a 1955 Kaiser Manhattan - a few weeks ago the amp light came on after I turned the car off and it stays on. If i turn the key to the on postion the amp lights goes out.  I followed a few recommendations - I changed out the battry, change out the voltage regulator, the Gen had been rebuilt.  The car starts and runs fine but the light is draining the battery.   Any thoughts would be of great help  = Thanks