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July, 2014
Volume 41, Number 7
View more club information on our website at: www.thunderbirdcircleoc.com
Founded August 4, 1973 Fifth year winner of the:
Chris’ Column
President’s message
Summer is officially here and we are getting to
some very exciting events in the coming months.
There is no better way to celebrate our country’s
birthday than to do it cruising down a parade route
and following TCOC tradition we will be
participating in the Lake Forest 4th of July Parade.
This parade is very well run with a good pace so
those that fear the heat (both outside and under the
hood) don’t have to worry! We will be meeting at
the CVS off El Toro Road and Muirlands before
heading over to the parade route. After the parade
our VP welcomed us to his house for a party
Thunderbird Circle style, the club will provide the
burgers and hot dogs and we ask each family to
bring an appetizer or dessert. Details about the
day can be found later in this newsletter.
We also have some exciting events that are coming
together for the remainder of the summer. In
August we have the Wounded
Warrior car show and our own Ed Zaleski is
working on putting together a cruise on up to Julian
to explore the old western town, scout for gold in an
old gold mine, and eat some of the world’s best
apple pie! Be sure to check your email for further
details as they become available. Also, in
September we have a chance to show off our cars
at the only all Thunderbird car show in Anaheim
called Pageant of the Thunderbird.
I’m excited for all these opportunities to show off
our cars and I hope to see all of you there!
Happy TBirding,
Chris
SAVE THIS DATE
July 1st to July 6th CTCI International Convention, Springfield/Branson, MO For more info call: Jerry Giesinger at 901-854-9354 or 901-674-7502 or email: [email protected] see page 10
July 4th Friday Lake Forrest 4th of July Parade. For more info. call: Tom Peluso at 951-746-3375 or
go to www.lakeforestca.gov/4thjuly/default.asp see page 14 & 15
July 4th Friday 4th of July Bar B Que at Ed & Irene Zaleski House. For more info email: at [email protected] see page 7 & 15
July 11th Friday 5th Annual Collector Car Appraition Day “To participate all you need to do is drive your car”
July 26th Saturday South Bay Ford Car Show & Charity Event, for more info email: [email protected] see page 5
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President: Chris Pond 949-767-7184 [email protected]
Vice President: Ed Zaleski 714-544-6698 [email protected]
Secretary: Janet Walsh 714-970-5817 [email protected]
Treasurer: Pete DePaola 714-637-7486 [email protected]
CTCI Representative: Bob Gaebel 949-586-2955 [email protected]
Membership Chairperson: Juanita Bigelow 949-888-5057 [email protected]
Sunshine Chairperson: Rita DePaola 714-974-9334 [email protected]
Director at Large 1: Irene Zaleski 714-544-6698 [email protected]
Director at Large 2: Dave Natali 949-494-5632 [email protected]
Editor: Bob DePaola 714-974-9334 [email protected]
Advertising Chairman Bob DePaola 714-974-9334 [email protected]
Web-Master Rik Hendricks [email protected]
Tech-Tips Bob DePaola 714-974-9334 [email protected]
Wagon Master Tom Peluso 951-746-3375 [email protected]
Contacts for Event for the next two month
Date Contact Event
July 1st- 6th Jerry Giesinger CTCI International Convention
July 4th Tom Peluso 4th of July Parade
July 4th Ed Zaleski 4th of July Bar-B-Que
July 11th Yourself Classic Car Apparition Day
July 26th Bob DePaola South Bay Ford
The monthly board meetings are normally scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The next meeting will be on July 9th at Ed & Irene Zaleski’s house. If you would like to be a part of the meeting or just want to attend, please give any board member a call and we will make sure there is room for you. All members are always invited and are encouraged to attend the board meetings.
The Birds-Eye-View is published monthly for the benefit of the members of the Thunderbird Circle, Orange County and its advertisers. All members and advertisers are welcome to submit articles for publication at any time. Articles must not be copy protected, if so the copy right must accompany the article. Send all articles to the editor via e-mail to: [email protected] or to the editor’s home address via snail mail. The editor, with the approval of the president has the right to edit any article submitted for publication. Questionable language will be omitted. All articles must be received on or before the 20th of each month to be placed in the following month’s issue. All articles submitted become the property of the Thunderbird Circle, Orange County, California.
Editorial
4th of July Parade and Party Activity
As you all know Thunderbird Circle, Orange County is participating in the Lake Forest 4th of July parade this year. It is very unfortunate that our President (Chris Pond) will not be able to host this event this year so I will take over his activities and hope to do as good a job as he would.
Both Chris and I participated in the event meeting held by the Lake Forest Parade Committee and now have the details for staging including, location, time, what to bring and so on.
After the parade we will caravan (no freeway's) to Irene and Ed Zaleski's house for an awesome patio party including food, beverages and hanging out with good friends. For those that feel like a swim our pool is open (pool temp should be between 85 to 92 degrees). We hope to have as many cars and friends as possible so don't be shay as the more the merrier. I would ask that you RSVP to one of the following email addresses or just call Irene and/or myself so that we can have plenty of food on hand:
Contact Info: Ed or Irene Zaleski Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Home Phone: 714-544-6698 (please leave a message if we do not answer)
July, 2014/ page 2
by Rita DePaola
Welcome to a new year and another month in the Sunshine Corner! Congratulations to all who stayed healthy this month. We want to wish all members that are under the weather and/or recovering from surgeries a speedy recovery. Joe LiPuma said his recent dizzy and fainting was due to low blood sugar levels. All other test turned up negative. June Lipuma who had rotator cup surgery a few months back is doing well although she still has a few more months’ recovery to go. Joyce Peluso has fully recovered. Richard Helms is recovering well from his knee replacement. He is still using a cane occasionally to get around. If I have missed anyone, please give me a call and let me know how you are doing or if you have any planned surgeries.
See Sunshine Report continued on page 9
Please wish a Very Happy Birthday to each of the following members who may be adding another candle to their cake but stay young at heart and certainly do not age in our eyes!
2nd
Darrell Mountjoy 6th Darlene Matthey
8th Rita DePaola 10
th Elaine Mann
11th Michael Langmack 14
th Richard Helms
16th Joanne Sellers 20
th Chris Pond
23rd
Melodie Grable 23rd
Edward Zaleski 24
th Jim Nellesen
If we missed your birthday, please let the editor know
Please take a moment and if possible, we would like to ask you to wish a Happy Anniversary to the following couples who are
celebrating another wonderful year together.
5th Robert & Anne Greenwood
26th Ron & Nancy Hitter
30th Bob & Rita DePaola
If we missed your anniversary, please let the editor know
July, 2014/ page 3
My 56 Ford Thunderbird Was a Work in Progress
By Vance Durgin
“I’d been looking for one for quite a while,” Glenn Still, of Laguna Hills, says of the 1956 Ford Thunderbird he bought five years ago as a work in progress. “I knew a fella who had started a (Thunderbird) project and had passed away. Another friend bought it and was going to restore it. He’s got like six of them so I asked, ‘Have you thought about selling it?’”
Still, 80, says he was attracted to the classic two-seater by “the styling and the value – it’s a car that will retain its value.” Ford produced the vintage two-seat T-Birds for just three model years: 1955-57.
The friend agreed to sell, but had disassembled the car for repainting. That didn’t bother Still, however.
“I was an engineer for Ford and have done other cars,” he says. “It didn’t need that much to finish it. It just needed things put back on more than anything else.”
The car is equipped with most factory options. “The
only thing it doesn’t have is a soft top,” Still says. The cars came with a removable hardtop; a soft top was optional.
“It drives fine,” Still notes. “It’s a typical ’56 car, the way they drove in that time. It’s a toy, not a daily driver.” He adds that he plans to “just keep it. I think I have a couple of sons and grandsons that will have their eye on it eventually.”
Copyright Orange County Register/Published: May 28, 2014
July, 2014/ page 4
FORD LINCOLN MERCURY
Classic Car Show
Charity Event
Your help is needed! South Bay Ford, Lincoln, Mercury has partnered with Noah’s Bark Pet Rescue to raise funds for
abandoned pets. Come out for a free fun filled day
& help a great cause.
FEATURING FREE: MUSIC~FOOD~CLASSIC CAR SHOW~PET ADOPTIONS
RAFFLE PRIZES~MANAGER’S CHOICE TROPHY
Meet at South Bay Ford Lincoln at 9:00 AM. Show starts at 10:00AM To reserve a space for your classic car please contact: Bob DePaola @ [email protected] or Shelly Fong Smith Director of Marketing South Bay Ford Lincoln Web: www.southbayford.com email: [email protected] 310-706-6080 Direct, 310-706-6081 Fax
Sponsored by
July, 2014/Page 5
2014 CLUB EVENTS and OTHER FUNCTIONS OF INTEREST
Date EVENT Club Event Contact
January 18
Installation Dinner, Marie Callender’s 5711 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim Hills. For more info. email: [email protected]
Yes
Ed Zaleski
February 8
Dr. George Car Show, Palm Springs for more information go to: www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com
Yes
Juanita Bigelow
March 1
Festival of Whales Parade and Car Show, for more information go to: www.festivalofwhales.com
Yes
Tom Peluso
March 15 Amazing Race/Mystery Tour or Pete’s Amazing Route Canal Yes Dave Natali
April 12
The Huntington Art Gallery & Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, www.huntington.org
Yes
Chris Pond
April 27
Fabulous Fords Forever, Knott’s Berry Farm, for more information go to: www.fabulousfordsforever.org
Yes
Tom Peluso
May TBD
Tech session and club Bar-B-Que Joe & June Lipuma Home Email: [email protected]
Yes
Joe Lipuma
May 25
Free “All Ford Year’s Swap Meet”, 3855 E. La Palma, Anaheim. 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. www.socalefv8.org
Yes
Pete DePaola Joe Lipuma
June 7
K of C Car Show, Anaheim, Free pancake breakfast for participants
Yes
Pete DePaola
July 1-6 CTCI International Convention, Springfield/Branson, MO For more info call: 901-854-9354 or 901-674-7502
Yes
Jerry Giesinger
July 4 Morning
Lake Forrest Parade www.lakeforestca.gov/4thjuly/default.asp
Yes Tom Peluso
Chris Pond
July 4 Afternoon
July 4th Bar B Que at Ed & Irene Zaleski’s House
Yes
Ed Zaleski
July 11 5th Annual Collector Car Apparition Day “To partisapate all you need to do is drive your car”
No
You
July 26 South Bay Ford Car Show & Charity Event, for more info email: [email protected]
Yes
Bob DePaola
August TBD Overnighter Julian Yes Chris Pond
August 10 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Car Show, for more information go to: www.woundedwarriorcarshow.com
Yes
Ed Zaleski
August 29-31 Labor Day Cruise For general information: Call 714-562-8752 or email: [email protected]
No Tamra Christensen
September 20 Pageant of the Thunderbirds, Twila Reid Park, Anaheim www.funbirds.com/forms/PageantForm41.pdf
Yes Richard Bjorklund
September TBD Progressive Dinner Yes Chris Pond
October 5
All Ford Picnic and Car Show, Twila Reid Park, Anaheim For more info. Go to: www.socalefv8.org
Yes
Pete DePaola Joe Lipuma
October TBD Oktoberfest, Great German food, fun & drink
Yes
November TBD Lyon’s Car Museum & Dinner Yes Ed Zaleski
December 7 Annual Christmas Party, Newport Rib Company www.ribcompany.com
Yes
Chris Pond
December 13 Laguna Niguel Christmas Parade www.lagunaniguelparade.com
Yes
Tom Peluso
July, 2014/ page 6
Call Ed & Irene Zaleski @ 714-544-6698 or
email:[email protected]
On or after June 15th but before July 1
st
Please bring any other soft drinks you wish
A-H: Salads I-O: Desserts P-Z: Appetizers
July, 2014, page 7
For general information: Phone: 714-562-8752 or email: [email protected]
For registration information: Contact: Tamra Christensen, email: [email protected] or www.occa-inc.com
OCCA. Inc. Po Box 5567, Buena Park, CA 90620
July, 2014/ page 8
continued from page 3
Health Tips for July
Buckle your seat belt
The simple act of buckling up is the best way to save lives and reduce injuries from crashes.
Buckle your seat belt every time you drive or
ride in a motor vehicle.
Make sure children are properly buckled up in a
seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever
is appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
Make sure all passengers are buckled in before
driving.
Swimming
Swimming is a fun, active, and healthy way to spend leisure time. Take a few minutes to keep health and safety in mind to help prevent illness and injury.
Ask a buddy to join you when swimming so you
don’t swim alone.
Choose swimming sites that have lifeguards.
Avoid drinking alcohol before and during
swimming.
Don’t swallow pool water.
Don't swim when you have diarrhea. Germs
can spread in the water and make other people
sick.
Take a shower and wash your child before
swimming.
Take your kids on bathroom breaks every 60
minutes, or check diapers every 30-60 minutes.
Change diapers in a bathroom or a diaper-
changing area and not at poolside. Germs can
spread in and around the pool.
Wash your hands after using the toilet or
changing diapers before getting in the pool.
Watch children in and around water at all times.
Make sure to keep your ears as dry as possible
to help prevent swimmer’s ear.
Leave Fireworks to Professionals
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.
Avoid buying fireworks packaged in brown paper, which often means they were made for professional displays and could be dangerous for consumers.
Make sure you, your kids, and others watch fireworks displays from a safe distance.
Call 911 immediately if someone is injured from fireworks.
Camping
Camping is a fun way to get family and friends together to enjoy the outdoors. Take a few minutes to help ensure your camping trip is safe and healthy.
Ask your health care provider if you are up-to-date on recommended vaccinations before your camping trip. Make an appointment to get them if needed.
Pack healthy snacks, water, adequate clothes, and a first-aid kit.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Before you leave, be sure you put out your campfire completely.
Put on protective gear, such as helmets, sturdy shoes, and life jackets, depending on the activity.
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use fuel-burning equipment, such as gas stoves, heaters, lanterns, and charcoal grills, inside or near a tent, camper, or other enclosed shelter.
Some wild animals carry diseases that are dangerous to people. Enjoy watching wild animals from a safe distance in their natural surroundings.
Put on insect repellent containing 20% or more DEET.
Wear light colored clothing so you can see ticks better. Check yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks, and remove them promptly.
Protect yourself from the sun. Put on sunscreen with at least SPF 15, and cover up with clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
Please don’t forget to keep me in the loop once you hear of anyone who is ill or is having or had surgery. We wish everyone good health, and stay safe! Until next month:
Rita DePaola Sunshine Chairperson: Phone: 714-974-9334 Email: [email protected]
July, 2014/ page 9
The Classic Thunderbird Club International is hosting the 2014 International Convention in Springfield, Missouri from July 1-6, 2014. The University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center on Route 66 will be our home for the convention. INDOOR CONCOURS will be held in the Expo Center across the street from the hotel. Rain or shine you will be in air conditioned comfort.
TOURS include a Thursday dinner cruise on the Branson Showboat Belle in Branson, MO. Hop on the bus and enjoy the ride to Branson and the show. Ladies, a shopping trip to Branson Landing on Friday. 100+ shops, restaurants, water fountain spectacular every hour on the hour beginning at noon. Our bus will take you to the shops. Friday night will be the "Cruise In" to “Cruisin USA”. We will join other car clubs on the parking lot for food, fun and tire kicking! Fantastic caverns, a ride through cavern in a jeep drawn tram, no walking on uneven ground and 60 degrees year round. This is the Saturday morning driving tour for 10 extra points for the Touring Class T-Birds. Bus ride will also be available.
AWARDS BANQUET on Saturday night. Good food, great T-Bird friends, awards and a table centerpiece you may just be lucky enough to win. The hotel price includes a buffet breakfast, that's right, a free buffet breakfast!! The hotel will also provide hospitality snacks in the Atrium during the day. Come early, stay late and enjoy the activities in Springfield. The original Bass Pro Shop--Huge and a museum in itself. Ladies, there is a large ladies section as well as home goods, not all huntin' and fishin'!!
There are several wineries in the area as well as Art Galleries, Battlefield Mall, antique shopping and much more.
Restoration
Upholstering
Body & Paint
Repair & Service
Parts New & Used
Hard & Soft Tops
Original Ford
Replacements
Thunderbird Sales
10215 Greenleaf Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562 944-6237 ● Fax: 562 941-8677
Outside California Toll Free: 800-423-4751
Website: www.prestigethunderbirds.com
Email: [email protected]
ELECTRICAL CONCERNS
An Electrical Drain By Bob DePaola
Remove the positive battery cable off and connect the test light between the battery cable (you just took off) and the battery post it came from. If the light shines you have a drain. If it doesn't shine, your battery may have an internal short. To troubleshoot the drain, disconnect the B wire from your voltage regulator. If the light goes off, put the B wire back on and lift the other two (generator) wires off your voltage regulator. If it still stays on, your regulator is shorted to ground. Remove the voltage regulator cover and inspect the relays, the normally open contact on the far RH side may be stuck together, a coil may be shorted or the resistors may be bad. If your light stays on when pulling the B wire off your regulator, put it back on and go to the starter solenoid. Disconnect the battery wires from that post. All the wires to your dash, windows, seats and headlights start here. If the light goes off when you pull the wires off the starter solenoid, follow the yellow wire. Make sure it isn't frayed and arcing anywhere. This wire has no fuse.
See Tech Tips continued on page 12
July, 2014/ page 10
THUNDER CIRCLE, ORANGE COUNTY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2014
Board members of the Thunderbird Circle of
Orange County, Chapter 78, Classic Thunderbird
Circle International (CTCI), met at the home of
Bob & Rita DePaola. The board convened at
7:10 p.m.
The following officers were present:
President: Chris Pond,
Vice President: Ed Zaleski
Secretary: Janet Walsh
Treasurer: Pete DePaola,
Membership Chair: Juanita Bigelow
Sunshine Chair: Rita DePaola,
Editor, Advertising, Tech Tips, Website: Bob
DePaola,
Officers Absent:
Director at Large: Dave Natali,
Director at Large: Irene Zaleski
CTCI Representative: Bob Gaebel
Guests:
Dave Walsh
Joe Lipuma
President’s Report: Chris Pond
Chris reported that the Fourth of July Parade in
Lake Forest is rapidly approaching. He will be
attending an informational meeting this coming
week and will share any pertinent information
with the club members via email. He indicated
he had not investigated information regarding the
Julian overnight trip. Ed Zaleski offered to take
the lead for this event.
Vice President’s Report: Ed Zaleski:
Ed reported not much had happened in the last
month. He still has not been able to make any
connections/contacts for the Lyons car display
and Chris offered to check with his contact.
Secretary’s Report: Janet Walsh
Ed Zaleski moved that the minutes be approved
as printed from the last meeting. Pete DePaola
seconded the motion which was approved. Janet
had nothing further to report except she will not
be at the next meeting so Juanita Bigelow offered
to take the minutes for her.
Treasurer’s Report: Pete DePaola
There was no income for the past month as
reported by Pete. Pete presented the bill for the
June newsletter. The bill was approved for
payment.
CTCI Representative’s Report: Bob Gaebel
Since Bob was absent, Bob DePaola reported that he had written and sent in the report to CTCI for the next EarlyBird publication. He also reminded the membership that the National event will be held in Branson Missouri this July 1
st.
Sunshine Chair Report: Rita DePaola
Rita said she has not heard from anyone in the
past month so assumes all members are healthy,
Editor: Bob DePaola
Bob indicated all is well, nothing to report.
Web Coordinator: Bob DePaola
Bob said the website is running fine.
Advertising Chair: Bob DePaola
Bob reported that the number of advertisers is
still down and he has no new leads. Joe LiPuma
suggested we look to expand advertisements
with non-Tbird vendors.
Tech Tips Chair: Bob DePaola
Bob still has new tech tips to share. Joe LiPuma
suggested some topics for Bob to explore for
further issues.
Membership Chair: Juanita Bigelow
Juanita called the new members and invited
them to the board meeting (Landmarks and
Campbell’s). She did not call the Cleary’s yet
about a day trip to Big Bear and asked what
month we would like to go. After discussion, it
was decided to try to arrange the trip for
September.
Member At Large: David Natali
No report as David was absent.
See Board Meeting Minutes, continued on page 12
July, 2014/page 11
Continued from page 10
How to Find a 12 Volt Wiring Short By Jonra Springs
1. Remove the positive terminal from the battery by loosening the terminal bolt with an adjustable wrench. Pull the cable away from the battery to prevent the terminal from making contact with the positive post. 2. Refer to the wiring schematic for 12-volt electrical systems in cars to find all the electrical wiring involved in the non-functioning device. Locate each of the physical wires in the car that are shown in the wiring diagram. 3. Set a multimeter to "ohms" to perform continuity tests on each of the wires. Zero out the ohms scale on an analog multimeter by touching the leads together and setting the needle on zero with the calibrating wheel or dial. 4. Touch one lead to one end of a wire and the other lead to the other end. Avoid touching the leads while taking a reading, as your skin will affect the resistance being measured. Use long lead extension wires with alligator clip ends if necessary for reaching both ends of long wires. 5. Read the ohms values shown on the meter display. A reading reflected by any number shows a good wire. An infinite reading shows a short in the wire. Replace any wire that proves to have a short with this test to restore service to the on-board appliance.
eHow Contributor
See Tech Tips continued on page 13
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Continued from page 11
Member At Large: Irene Zaleski
Irene was not in attendance, so there was no
report.
New business:
Pete DePaola suggested we have a picnic at a
local park. After much discussion, Joe LiPuma
offered to make arrangements for Yorba
Regional Park in September. Many ideas were
discussed regarding the picnic and decisions will
be made at the next meeting. Juanita Bigelow
shared an event on June 20 and 21 in Rialto.
From 5-9 on Friday, June 20 is a cruise of Route
66. Saturday, June 21st is a car show from 7 to
4.
Old business:
Chris reported that his car is almost ready to run.
He hopes to make a grand appearance for the 4th
of July parade.
Next meeting will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the home of Irene and Ed Zaleski at 7:00 P.M.. Meeting adjournment: A motion was made by Pete DePaola and seconded by Joe LiPuma to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 P.M. Motion passed
Respectfully submitted Janet Walsh Secretary
July, 2014/ page 12
Continued from page 12
Electrical Leaks
Electrical leaks are an unwanted current flow and can occur due to worn or damage insulation, corroded connections or excessive dampness. This is nothing more annoying than jumping into your Thunderbird in full anticipation of an enjoyable drive and finding the battery too low to start the car. If you think you have an electrical leak (or short) that is running down your battery here’s how to find it:
1. Turn off everything that uses electricity. 2. Remove the battery cable that goes to the starter solenoid from the battery. 3. Connect a multimeter set to measure DC volts between the battery terminal and the cable. If it reads battery voltage there is leakage or a short. 4. Switch your meter to read DC amps (start on the highest range to prevent damage to the meter) and measure the current flow. If the reading is 1 amp or more then quite likely there is something still turned on. Any current flow between 1 amp and .01 amps is a major electrical leak. Less than .01 amps is a minor leak. 5. If a leak is detected, first clean the battery terminals, battery top, and battery cables, then one a time remove fuses and disconnect wires until the current drops to zero. When it does, you’ve found the source of the leak.
Reprinted from CASCO newsletter, September 2013
Tracking Down the Suspect Fuse
Tracking down the circuit that is draining the battery gets harder if the problem is intermittent. Current drains can often be found by unplugging
connectors or removing fuses and then using an ammeter or test light to bridge the disconnected electrical contacts. There is current draining away if the test light turns on or the ammeter gives an amp reading. However, disconnecting connectors or pulling fuses might also sometimes only hinder diagnosis by inadvertently making the problem temporarily go away.
This is especially true for newer, computerized cars. Disconnecting power might reset the computer controlling a problem circuit so that the problem temporarily disappears. For example, maybe a body computer is staying on forever
because it is receiving a signal that a door is still ajar. Disconnecting power to the computer or the door sensor might reset everything back to normal until the next time the offending door is opened or some other trigger reactivates the problem. Disconnecting things can delay tracking down intermittent problems on cars from almost any era. Diodes, capacitors, electromagnetic relays and other basic electronic components with problems might be temporarily “reset” if their host part is unhooked from the vehicle’s positive and/or ground connections.
Here is another method for troubleshooting battery drains. Instead of unplugging stuff and using the ammeter function on your multimeter, leave everything hooked up and use the multi-meter’s voltmeter function set to millivolts. Voltage (V) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R) or V=I x R. Everything, even the best automotive wire or fuse, has at least some tiny resistance. R is always greater than zero. Therefore, any current (I) flowing through a fuse (with R resistance) will create a measurable voltage (V) drop across the fuse.
Remember to set the multi-meter to millivolts. The fuse’s resistance is very small so the voltage across the fuse will be small. Put the meter’s probes on the exposed ends of old style glass fuses. Put the probes on the two exposed contact points on the backs of blade fuses (see photo). If the measured millivolts are anything above zero, then current is passing through that fuse and the circuit protected by that fuse might contain the malfunctioning part that is draining the battery. It might be normal for current to be traveling through some fuses even when the engine is off and the key is out of the ignition. New cars often have systems that are designed to stay powered up for minutes or even hours after the car is turned off.
Old cars may have clocks, alarms and other systems that always draw current but not enough to quickly drain the car battery.
Comparing millivolt readings from known and unfamiliar fuses can help track down something abnormal. Let’s say the fuse for the dome light circuit has four millivolts across it when the dome light is on. That means another circuit with a seven millivolt reading across its fuse would definitely drain the battery if allowed to draw current indefinitely after the car is shut off.
Continue to track down the problem by using the owner’s manual or service manual to find out what parts and systems are on a suspect fuse’s circuit.
Reprinted from RockAuto.com
July, 2014/ page 13
Parade Check-in 1. The parade officials would like us to check in
between 8:00 & 9:30AM.
2. We are to be at the assembly point no later than
9:30 AM.
3. The staging area is at Ridge Route near Jeronimo
the start of the parade is at El Toro High School
located on Toledo Way.
4. We are to enter the staging area which starts Ridge
Route just east of Jeronimo.
Parade Route 1. The parade starts in the intersection of Ridge Route
and Toledo Way. 2. Follow Toledo Way and turn right on Lake Forest
Drive. 3. From Lake Forest Drive, turn right onto Serrano Rd. 4. Once you reach Ridge Route, you will step off
of the parade route. Turn left onto Ridge Route and proceed to Trabuco Canyon Road Turn left onto Trabuco Canyon Road on your way to Ed and Irene's house. If need be we will pull to the side to remove decorations and regroup.
5. The parade route is about 1 ½ miles long.
6. It is important to continue moving along Ridge Route before unloading from an entry. This way we can ensure the safety of all participants and observers.
Parade Start and End times 1. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp! 2. Parade ends estimated time of 12:00 p.m.
For more information contact Thunderbird Club Representatives: Ed Zaleski 714-544-6698 [email protected] Tom Peluso 951-746-3375 [email protected] Lake Forrest Parade Representatives: Ron Rivera: [email protected], Danielle Jones: [email protected] Website: www.lakeforestca.gov/4thjuly
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This year your club has changed the 4th of July
Parade to attend. We will be attending the 23rd Annual 4th of July Parade at Lake Forest. Of course the parade will be on the 4th of July. Those who will be in the parade will meet in the Walgreens Pharmacy parking lot located at 24382 Muirlands Blvd. and caravan to the parade route. After the parade we will again caravan back to Chris & Katie Pond’s home for the clubs 4th of July party. For party information please see the flyer on page 8 in this issue.
The parade officials would like us to check in between 8:00 & 9:30AM. We must be at the assembly point by 9:30 AM. The staging area is at Ridge Route near Jeronimo the start of the parade is at El Toro High School located on Toledo Way. The parade route is about 1 ½ miles long. We are to enter the staging area which starts Ridge Route just east of Jeronimo.
We will then proceed east to Toledo Way where the start of the parade begins at El Toro High School. The plan is to depart the Walgreens Pharmacy parking lot 8:30 AM at the latest so we can caravan there together. The parade will last about an hour. This will give us plenty of time for those who wish to decorate their cars.
Thunderbirds are needed to participate in the parade. If you would like to participate please contact Ed Zaleski by calling 714-544-6698 or email: [email protected]. You can also call Tom Peluso at 951-746-3375 or email: [email protected]. Ed or Tom will try to give them a car count as soon as possible. If they are not at home please leave a message with your name and car description including color and year.
Parade participants: Meet at 8:30 AM meet in the Walgreens Pharmacy parking lot located at 24382 Muirlands Blvd. Lake Forrest. Coffee & donut will be supplied. Phone #949-767-7184 or Cell #949-540-3561. Caravan to parade together at 9:00AM
The July Club event will once again take place on July 4th at the home of our VP Ed Zaleski. The party will start at 1.00 PM or when we get back from the parade.
All Club members are asked to RSVP to Ed & Irene on or after June 1st but before July 1st. Please bring an appetizer, salad or a dessert to share. Appetizers are preferred as last year we had too many desserts. However I do know someone who is very into desserts and was very happy with the overabundance. We have broken the needs down as follows: If your last name starts with A-H; please bring a salad, I-O please bring a dessert; P-Z please bring an appetizer. The club will provide the main course of hamburgers and hot dogs, buns, all the condiments, soft drinks, water and the like.
Please let Ed & Irene know you will be coming and how many. For more information call Ed & Irene at 714-544-6698 or email: them at: [email protected].
Ed & Irene Zalseki 1272 Britney Cross Rd Santa Ana 714-544-6698
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