Voltage troubles ---> LOL (pic)
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Voltage troubles ---> LOL (pic)
So I have a brand new battery, in perfect working order (I know this), and I just couldn't hold a charge. Maybe my Alternator is bad, right? As i'm taking the alternator out to be tested, I find this:
Damn wires just fell apart; 32 years of corrosion. Needless to say, I took the alternator out and it was also in perfect working order. Time to replace some wires!
Damn wires just fell apart; 32 years of corrosion. Needless to say, I took the alternator out and it was also in perfect working order. Time to replace some wires!
Last edited by cjh1452000; Jun 27, 2006 at 01:15 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Stewart's74
While youre under the hood, take care of that valve cover oil leak.
See...if you post pics, youd better have thick skin...
See...if you post pics, youd better have thick skin...
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by bextreme1
Don't touch the valve cover. You should know what happens when you start on little minor repair and then next thing you know the body is off the frame. Wait til winter !!!
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A leaky valve cover is the first step to a complete engine rebuild. 
And that leads to a body-off. 
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Originally Posted by Jughead
A leaky valve cover is the first step to a complete engine rebuild. And that leads to a body-off. I say try 1/8 turn on the bolts. If still leaking, winter project.
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From: East China MI
I started last winter thinking I was going to install a new alternator.............................. ...................
Just about the end of march, I finished rewiring the entire charging systen.
Just about the end of march, I finished rewiring the entire charging systen.
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