John, Where are you in diagnosis? What has been replaced? What have you ruled out? Closest experience for me is my 72 New Yorker. It did the same thing once. Voltage regulator and alternator both were fried. Whatever short caused it killed the battery. No idea why. I replaced all three parts at the same time, and all was well. If you still have the older original type mechanical regulator, you might want to replace it with an electronic version. Have the alternator tested OFF the car. Don't replace either part until you know that BOTH are good. My New Yorker charged poorly at low RPM until I finally replaced the alternator with a good quality, high output unit. If you put in a new mechanical VR, polarize it. Instructions will tell you how. If you use an electronic VR, be CERTAIN that you provide good ground. Another possibility is a failed ammeter, or a loose wire at the ammeter, or at the bulkhead disconnect. That is just a matter of following wires and ensuring tight connections. DO NOT work on the system without disconnecting the battery. Aside from the danger, you will almost certainly damage the VR, or alternator, or both. Maybe consider waiting until the temp is down to a more reasonable level. Being hot makes everything worse. Good luck. Michael ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm