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| Author: | bashmaki [ Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | overcharge & HEI |
I burned out a module and discovered the charging system overcharging. My module gets its juice from the batt terminal on the alternator through a relay. Either the voltage regulator is bad or I have a grounding issue. I haven't looked into it completely yet. I was just wondering if my work on the overcharging issue will fix my burned module problem. I've not had any issues with my HEI conversion for months/thousands of miles! Was hoping that repair would address the other. I found this link helpful in understanding the D charging system. http://ramchargercentral.com/electrical ... ng-system/ Thanks guys and happy motoring |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:07 pm ] |
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Yes, overvoltage and/or spiky output will hammer the module. |
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| Author: | bashmaki [ Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:32 pm ] |
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Quote: Yes, overvoltage and/or spiky output will hammer the module.
Thanks for the verification Dan!
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| Author: | bashmaki [ Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:59 am ] |
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Did all the necessary testing for the appropriate grounds & all is well there. On engine start up it is charging @ 14.5v. Then continues to climb. I shut it down @ 19.5v in fear of toasting another module. I'll pick up a VR today. Any recommendation's for a regulator. I'll probably go with NAPA if there are no other recommendations. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:04 am ] |
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Which type of charging system? Up to '69 "Single field" or '70-up "dual field"? |
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| Author: | bashmaki [ Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:40 am ] |
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Yes its dual field, sorry, I should have clarified that. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:01 pm ] |
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Tough to get reliably good quality on the open market these days. Genuine American-made Mopar items can be had from Old Car Parts Northwest. |
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| Author: | bashmaki [ Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:28 am ] |
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I ordered a regulator from Old Car Parts NW. Be here in a few days @ 13 + 3 dollars shipping and some change. Probably worth it @ twice the price.[/url] |
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| Author: | bashmaki [ Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | mopar regulator came |
3 days after I ordered it. I can't believe how much comfort I took in seeing a regulator with the Mopar symbol on it. Installed it and checked the voltage. It had settled down to 14.3V. I've driven 100 miles or so and no issues. Thanks again |
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