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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Hello, I have a 73 that blows head light bulbs at hign rpm. When you speed up they get bright and blow. I was thinking alternator, would appreciate any input. Earl
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Yep, regulator in the alternator has issues
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Just had a Jag in here doing the samething. At idle it was putting out 15.25 volts. I didn't bother to see what was being put out at rpm. The Jag has an enternal regulator that went bad.
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Today I replaced the alternator, head lights are still blowing while driving at a higher rpm, when in park they will not blow, I haven't had time to do a lot of research. Thanks for any input.
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may have the external voltage regulator? not sure
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AS sixfooter noted- regulator has issues. And in 73, the regulator is internal to the alternator. Pull it and get it checked.
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Yes, I was thinking alternator, but checked out good. Just dont have a lot of time now. Thanks
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Problem solved, loose connection at starter. I have no idea why I was getting high voltage only at the head lights. Thanks for all the input. Earl
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