Charging problem
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I guess you've taken over shemp's thread, I hope his problem is resolved, but in answer to your question:
The diagram shows the #4 wire to be black/white and it connects on the dash side to the windshield wiper motor. That's looking at a 66 wiring diagram, but it should be wired the same.
The diagram shows the #4 wire to be black/white and it connects on the dash side to the windshield wiper motor. That's looking at a 66 wiring diagram, but it should be wired the same.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Dec 11, 2010 at 07:51 AM.
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I guess you've taken over shemp's thread, I hope his problem is resolved, but in answer to your question:
The diagram shows the #4 wire to be black/white and it connects on the dash side to the windshield wiper motor. That's looking at a 66 wiring diagram, but it should be wired the same.
The diagram shows the #4 wire to be black/white and it connects on the dash side to the windshield wiper motor. That's looking at a 66 wiring diagram, but it should be wired the same.
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Edit: also through the 2nd fuse (heater) and to the heater fan switch. Appears to be the 12v source for several things.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Dec 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM.
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You may have already tried, but put a charger on the battery and make sure it is fully charged. I accidentally ran the battery down on my 65 and when I charged and started it, the ammeter read +20 when I revved it up. I drove it a while and it still did. I charged the battery for a couple of hours and the reading went back to just over 0 when running and revving only increased slightly. The regulator will "command" a higher voltage until it reaches full charge. I guess it's possible the regulator may need to be adjusted to proper voltage also, but I have no experience with that.
From your symptoms, it sounds like your regulator isn't regulating the output from the alternator.
From your symptoms, it sounds like your regulator isn't regulating the output from the alternator.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Dec 11, 2010 at 12:47 PM.
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Guys, SUCCESS finally! After going thru the alt/regulator/battery tests 3 more times, I was convinced that the regulator, even though I replaced, must have shorted out when the first alt begin sparking at the "F" terminal. I replaced the regulator and walla, the alt starting putting out 14.76 vds and didn't exceed 16v even at high revs, lights on heater on, stayed at 14.75 throughout.
THANK YOU ALL who responded and gave me some insight into a 45 year old car. All in working order, at least for today....tomorrow's another day
THANK YOU ALL who responded and gave me some insight into a 45 year old car. All in working order, at least for today....tomorrow's another day
