Got a "overcharge " problem on 64 Catalina, not showing any charge on factory dash Amp. gauge, but volt meter on Batt. is showing 16 volts!!! Took cover off V/reg. & moved points that dropped volts to "around 13" Any way of test V/reg?? If it's "screwed" I'll go to Internal Reg Alt. but how do you keep the Amp gauge working??? Must have to jumper it somehow, there's only 2 wires going to V/reg. I also turned on H/lights & high beams, this dropped it to arounf 14.9 volts I load tested the Batt after having it on "trickle" charge all night & it showed OK!!! Also cleaned the V/reg terminals & points????
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
If you go with the built in regulator you effectively cut the ammeter out of the circuit. It won't work and you'll need to install a voltmeter for monitoring. This was what I was told before converting my 62 Pontiac from generator to alternator with built in regulator. It tuned out to be so: charging system now works great, but the ammeter does not work.
Found the "culprit" after checking everything out, had NAPA get me a new V/reg. & it is now charging at 13.9 full load!!!! Nearly lost what little hair I've got left!!!
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
V/R can cause havoc,, it's amazing how we forget about the little things, and they are adjustable and setable. I spent 1/2 hour on mine tweaked it like the manual said, works like it's supposed to now !! go figure !!
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later...rog
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I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
Think mine was the orginal, nice & clean inside but the resistors on backside were quite "rusty, NOT BAD for 46yrs of service, guess the warr. has run out????
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
