Re: Dimming Headlights on a '64 Sport Fury

[Larry <ltny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Switch your charging system over to the 70 up setup with the solid state voltage regulator.  I did it on my 62 Dart and that problem went away.  It cost me 6 bucks at a junk yard for the wiring terminals and the VR, plus the cost of a new alternator. 
> 
> From: Douglas Sutherland <exnersdeparture@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2004/03/17 Wed PM 03:16:43 CST
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Dimming Headlights on a '64 Sport Fury
> 
> I own a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury.  While driving I have noticed that my 
> headlights and dashlights are always brighter when accellerating and get 
> dimmer when idling.  However, I have recently noticed that when I come to a 
> complete stop all the lights on the car get dimmer the longer I idle.  The 
> headlights get so dim, it's hard to tell if they are on.  Everything returns 
> to normal when I step on the accelerator.
> 
> Is that normal?  I believe this is a new problem, but I do not drive a night 
> very often.
> 
> It seems like an alternator problem, but after I had it rebuilt there was no 
> change.  The voltage regulator tests fine, battery is 6 months old.
> 
> Any idea what the problem is?  I live in the Seattle area.  If this requires 
> a professional mechanic or diagnostic service, who or what should I ask for?
> 
> Any advice would be great!
> Doug
> 
> _________________________________________________________________
> Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® 
> Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
> 
> ----
> Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!
> 
> '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html. 
> 
> 
> 

----
Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

'62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html. 



b7yoMz.