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Here's a picture of the alternator connections. Is this what you meant?
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
#22
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Yes. This tells me you have (or need) the 1119511 regulator and wiring to reg is correct. Do the test that Quicksilver mentioned in post #14.
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#23
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Yes. This tells me the wiring to the regulator is correct and you have (or need) the 1119511 regulator. Do the test Quicksilver mentioned in post#14
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#24
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I think my next step is to pull the regulator off and see what I've got there...
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
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I don't understand what you did for test #1. Can you take a volt reading at the alt pos post when the engine is running? The battery must be connected.
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#26
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Reads the same 13.3 - 13.4 v whether battery is connected or not.
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Well that threw me a curve ball. I don't see how you got 14.2 v in the first post. Is the belt tight? Pull the plug out of the reg. Look at the reg terminals. Are there 3 or 4? If 3 it is the correct reg. If 4 you will need to take the reg cover off to see if it has 1 or 2 coils. The plug has 2 wires. The blue is the field wire going to the alt. The other is an on off wire from the ignition switch. With the plug out and the key in the run position test that other wire for voltage.
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#28
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Took the regulator off and it seems to be fairly new. Some signs of heat on the resistors but nothing gone up in smoke. However, resistance is less than 3 ohms reading across each resistor. Not sure what it should be. Starting to suspect a cheap-o battery is in need of replacement.... even though it seems to hold charge OK. Could be dying when hot.. ?
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
#29
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With reg plug out, and car running with volt meter on battery, jump the 2 wires on the reg plug. Do not keep it connected this way for more than about 15 seconds. With the connection made read battery voltage and if possible look at your amp gague.
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#30
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Here's how my alternator regulator is wired. It has the two wire set up.
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#31
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Thinking I have an intermittent connection - checking wiring.
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
#32
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If you suspect a battery problem you should have it checked. The wire wound resistors on the reg do get hot, so signs of heat are normal
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#33
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Solenoid Issue Adding to the Confusion
SO the other day the car would not start after a drive around town. Got a jump and it fired right up, so I figured the charging system had let me down.
The past few days I have been out with a fully charged battery, and have had a hard time starting. Looks like I have a solenoid or bendix going bad. Starter will engage but then disengage too soon and make a rumbling sort of noise - not a gear grinding noise. So guess I'll be looking for a new starter and/or a remote solenoid (ala Ford) if my starter will work with it.
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
#34
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Yep. New starter, new battery, new relay, new alternator, new regulator and new ammeter and you should be all set.
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#35
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this can be an expensive hobby
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Mark Las Cruces NM ___________________________ Current Project: '67 Catalina Convertible 400 4-spd |
#36
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yep
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#37
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Hot battery, rumbling noise, charge acting up....
Make sure all your cable ends are clean and tight. Especially the bat + cable and hot wire on the starter solenoid. Clay |
#38
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I suggest doing some homework at the Mad electrical web site. Detailed information on the charging system. Knowledge is powerful tool.
http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml
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