Charging problem
10-14-2009, 06:16 PM
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Charging problem
My 66 will not charge. I took off the battery post while running and it shuts off. So I changed out the alternator and regulator and it still willnot charge. I tested the wiring going into the alternator from the firewall and there is no power. from that point i'm lost. How about a little help on this one.
10-14-2009, 06:26 PM
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how are the connections on the bulk head connector
10-14-2009, 06:28 PM
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check voltage
Whats your voltage a the Hot post at the back of the alternator while running and while stopped?. The field needs to be excited to charge, so you should see battery voltage when stopped and 14 volts when running.
10-14-2009, 06:28 PM
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Joe, let's start from scratch. Have you measured with a DVM at the battery posts with engine at a increased RPM, say 1800, if so what reading in volts did you get?
10-14-2009, 08:34 PM
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Check out my website. This will help you diagnose your charging problem.
Joe
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/classi...ternator.shtml
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http://temp.corvetteforum.net/classi...ternator.shtml
10-14-2009, 09:44 PM
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