Classic/Antique Car Repair/1948 chevy sedan

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Expert: - 7/2/2008


Question
where are fuses located as head lights inop?

Answer
I work on Model A's, not late model chevy's.  I'm not sure they had a fuse block back then.  Look for an inline fuse in the engine compartment.  Follow the wires around and look for it under the hood and instrument pnl.  Get a volt meeter and fix a needle or pin on one end.  Ground the other.  Stick the pin in the wire and figure out where you have voltage and trace it to the problem area.  
Direct wire the lights to make sure they work.  
Good luck.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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