On Monday, I started a thread on the overheating of my 1970 LS-5. All the mechanical parts seem to be in good working order. The one part I have not checked is the radiator cap but I will get to that tomorrow (I've been under the weather for the past couple of days). If the problem persists after I confirm the proper operation of the cap, I believe that the problem is electical. Something electrical seams to be going on in my car.
1) The TCS relay that I replaced with an NOS relay worked for only a short period. Then (in the midst of the overheating "problem" it quit working which leads me to further believe that there is an electrical gremlin at work.
2) The temperature indication could very well be electrical as you all know. I will try to attack the electrical connections with contact cleaner at all the appropriate connections.
Now my questions:
What would cause the TCS relay to die within 10 minutes of installation? Is there any test I can do with a digital volt-ohm meter or do I need something more high tech like an oscilloscope/other device?
Is there a booklet that specifically addresses the 1970 (or like years)electrical system in more detail than the diagrams that are contained in the Haynes manual and CSM. Anything available with more detail on troubleshooting this electrical system? How about technical information on the relay itself? I am trying to get a hold of more relays but I need to resolve this problem without blowing more relays!!!
Well, enough questions for now. I have to get some rest to recoupe from this head cold and get ready for tomorrow's troubleshooting. Any help or recommendations are always appreciated.
1) The TCS relay that I replaced with an NOS relay worked for only a short period. Then (in the midst of the overheating "problem" it quit working which leads me to further believe that there is an electrical gremlin at work.
2) The temperature indication could very well be electrical as you all know. I will try to attack the electrical connections with contact cleaner at all the appropriate connections.
Now my questions:
What would cause the TCS relay to die within 10 minutes of installation? Is there any test I can do with a digital volt-ohm meter or do I need something more high tech like an oscilloscope/other device?
Is there a booklet that specifically addresses the 1970 (or like years)electrical system in more detail than the diagrams that are contained in the Haynes manual and CSM. Anything available with more detail on troubleshooting this electrical system? How about technical information on the relay itself? I am trying to get a hold of more relays but I need to resolve this problem without blowing more relays!!!
Well, enough questions for now. I have to get some rest to recoupe from this head cold and get ready for tomorrow's troubleshooting. Any help or recommendations are always appreciated.
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