[Chrysler300] Regulator not regulating? Alternator too big?

[mwl1967@xxxxxxx]

Hi All,
            First let me start by saying I've got a new voltage regulator ( 
it looks like the correct mechanical regulator but is electronic inside ) on my 
'64 and voltage is at about 15.8 volts. I then tried one of the MoPar 
Performance "constant charge" regulators they recommend when using their electronic 
ignition conversion kits. This regulator, they say, is supposed to charge at a 
constant 13.5 volts. With that part installed I'm getting about 15.2 - 15.4 
volts.
    
            Is this just poor quality control in a few regulators? Should I 
try another one?  Also, I've noticed on napaonline and checkerautoparts 
websites there are several different regulators available saying with and without 
60amp and leese neeville?
 
            Now some additional information ( purists beware ).  In 
anticipation of many added electrical components (stereo, a/c, dvd player foy my two 
year old etc) I've added a late model high amp alternator.  This Dodge 
alternator is of course dual field and non-internally regulated.  In accordance with 
instruction I've grounded one of the two field terminals on the alternator and 
also added a 4 gauge wire from it directly to the starter relay. That part 
keeps the cars original wiring from frying at the bulkhead connector.
 
        So.. any ideas why the regulator can't keep the volts where they need 
to be? Yes the regulators were properly grounded. I didn't think that the 
Amperage rating on the alternator has anything to do with Volts or the regulating 
of the Voltage. Am I wrong?
 
Thanks,
Mike Laiserin 



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