Re: charging issues

[Herb <zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don, when he changed the diode he basically made your alternator a higher
amp / output alternator.  The fix Dave needs is a solid state voltage
regulator, I used a Auto Zone VR706 and exchanged the cover from the old
mechanical one to the new VR keeping the stock look.  All the parts stores
sell solid state VRs any more.  Also Dave check that the connections at the
volt meter on your dash are tight & clean.  Check the ignition wire coming
through the bulkhead connector that it is clean and not overheating. 
Upgrading to a 60amp alternator will be ok but it sounds as if you don't
need to, your currant voltage regulator is just getting weak and can't keep
up at idle.

          
 Herb 
 
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: Donald Gallimore
Date: 11/15/2009 7:31:41 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: charging issues
 
I don't know what Automotive Electrical in Akron did to my alternator in my 
65 but it's output is excellent at idle.  He mentioned something about a
diode changed or adding one.  Seems to be the solution. Can anyone shed any
light on this?
 
Putting a bigger output alternator has been flagged many times as putting an
serous overload on the connection at the firewall mounted bulkhead connector

 
    Akron Don
 
 
 
 
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From: Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 3:46:21 AM
Subject: Re: charging issues
 
 
A higher output alternator will help, but the design of these units just
doesn't pump a lot of amps at idle. If you can switch to a larger crank
pulley to get some more alternator RPMs at idle, that will make a difference

 
Dave Casey
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----- Original Message ----- From: <laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:39 PM
Subject: charging issues
 
 
>
> I have a 1964 Dodge Polara with 383, a/c, cd player, and high-voltage
> (Mopar Perf) coil. My alternator is standard, 50 amps. At driving speeds
> I get 14.5 volts charging with accessories on, no problems. My problem
> is at low idle in drive with accessories on (like at a stop light). My
> car cuts out with all accessories on in those situations; voltage is
> 12.5 and clearly discharging the battery.
>
> If I get a higher output alternator (60 amp, 75 amp), will that solve my
> problem at low idle? What amp should I go with? Is there a way to check
> the amperage while idling?
>
> Is it possible that I have a short, or voltage/amperage drain?
>
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