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Jonathan

Post subject: Overcharging alternator

PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2002 4:36 pm

I have a 1967 soft top Cuda with a 3 speed slant six, 225.
Just replaced alternator and it is overcharging battery with engine running. I am in the middle of my first ever engine tune up.
Need to locate the ground straps referenced in a manual that may be loose or bad!? Or any advice on what else it could be or needs checking!
Thanks

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Post subject: Re: Overcharging alternator

PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2002 6:11 pm

Quote:

: I have a 1967 soft top Cuda with a 3 speed
: slant six, 225.
: Just replaced alternator and it is overcharging
: battery with engine running. I am in the
: middle of my first ever engine tune up.
: Need to locate the ground straps referenced in
: a manual that may be loose or bad!? Or any
: advice on what else it could be or needs
: checking!
: Thanks

Your right, the voltage regulator needs a good ground.
The v. regulator could also need replacing, some times they get "polarized" or shorted by the failed alternator and shoud be replaced when a new alternator is installed.
DD