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The dash meter was working accurately without the signal wires

The Arlington PAP has at least 4 EA81s right now, might be worth the trip!

I dont think so. The dash gauge is reading the same as my multimeter, which is about 10.5-11.6 volts

That's the first thing i did, but i will double check.

No dash lights turn on when the key is set to the run position

85 GL wagon, maxima alt swap When the car is running, i can only get 11 or so volts out of the alternator. i had the alt tested two different times at different parts stores using different types of machines, and the alt has tested good in all areas. It worked for the first time i had it installed, then when i was backing out of a parking lot, something happened and all the electrical shut off. i played with the black fusible link and everything turned back on, except the alt stopped charging. took the alt out and had it tested, it is fine. threw it back in, nothing. replaced the black fusible link, and still nothing. what are some things that could be going on? BTW, should the black wire in the alt plug have 12v when the ignition is off? And should they both have 12v when the ignition is on?

get it tight in the air then torque on the ground

Honestly, if you are looking for a daily driver, then DONT LIFT IT. all you will do is create problems

still gonna need to pry on the trailing arm to get that extra distance to slide the axle off the shaft

The list! tabs hooked my 4 roof lights into a relay returned my 100 amp GM alt, and replace with a 90 Amp Maxima alt! 20 bucks!!! got 2 more rear axles and stub shafts upgraded to power steering

The easy way to do this is to jack up the car (and use jackstands!!!) and disconnect the lower strut mount. then drive out the roll pins on both sides of the CV. get a long skinny prybar and wedge it between the trailing arm and the doj cup. then hammer the cup off of the stub shaft.

Interesting. Why? what about two 14 gauge wires in parallel?

That is what i meant, stupid reverse gauge numbers crap ALSO: for anyone reading this, DO NOT get a "Quality Built" brand re-man alternator. They are garbage and like to set your wiring harness on fire.

the wire is the fuse on a related note, if you spliced the ends of 16 gauge speaker wire together, does that make 32 gauge wire?

Incorrect. They are from a Nissan

A little bird told me you could run a heavy wire from the charging post of a high output (GM or Maxima) alternator straight to a positive post of a battery, as to not set your wiring harness on fire when running 10 headlights and a stereo. Is this true?

you could take a straight edge to your radius rods and tie rods to check for true.

La Conner WA, REPRESENT NUKE THE TULIPS

might be something as simple at the carb to manifold gasket. have you sprayed it with brake cleaner or something to detect a vacuum leak?

turn up the idle and see if it still happens. Same thing used to happen on my 85 wagon.

The big thing here is the dual range. A GL wagon will perform better off road than anything that comes with an EJ stock. For the EA82's, as long as you maintain them, the timing belts will not be an issue. Without preventive maintenance, no engine will last long. We take EA82's places where lifted jeeps have trouble going.

Dont listen to these jokers, they don't know what they are talking about Try to find an 88 or 89 wagon with a dual range. the timing belts are almost a non issue after that ebay kit. and the heater will work, unlike an EA81 That vintage has a really reliable fuel injection system which has slightly more power than the older, carbed versions. plus the 5 speed dual range is much more reliable than the 4 speed found in the EA81. and there are a LOT more of them in junkyards, so when something breaks, you can easily source parts for cheap. And that brings up another point, the dual range. It is AWESOME for going anywhere you want to regardless of the weather. That will take you places a legacy could never dream of going.

thanks for the info. I ended up replacing an inner tie rod instead of the whole rack.

Quick question, is there any difference in the rack and pinions between XT's and wagons?