[Terry M. Hunt]

This car was restored by me, finishing up around 2011. There are 11000 miles on the restoration, which included new everything in the elec system. Also rebuilt the alternator. I keep it on a Battery Tender and checked the battery water level and cleaned the posts and clamps about 3 weeks ago just as routine upkeep. I use a small amount of dielectric grease on the posts after cleaning them.
The last two times I drove the car the alt light came on just after leaving the driveway and stayed on for about 2-3 miles before going off. On the first drive I had to crank on it several times before it started which is normal after the car has sat for several days. I figured I must have drained the battery a bit while doing this which caused the alt light to come on briefly. Seems odd to me though that I have had to crank on the engine like this numerous times over the years but never saw the alt light come on afterward.
On the most recent drive yesterday, I only had to hit the starter a couple of times. Pulled out of the drive and the alt light comes on. Drive 2-3 miles and light goes off.
Even though I have done 3 extensive restorations, I’m honest enough to admit that I am pretty much a dunce when it comes to troubleshooting elec issues. Would love to hear what anybody else has to say on this issue.

[OG68]

Voltage regulator contacts sticking?

Connect a voltmeter to a battery powered fusebox terminal, next time you go out. Check the voltage when the light comes on and goes out