IML: Frustrating Electrical Problem

[<jvguilbault@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey, guys.

My '76 NYB has a strange problem.  The battery isn't charging and the blower motor for the heating system isn't working.  The amp gauge doesn't seem to be reading anything, either.  I've replaced the alternator, voltage regulator and the battery.  I suspect the amp gauge, but if that went bad, would the car still start?  Mine does, and everything else appears to be working fine.  I've unwrapped the wires under the hood to check for cracks, but everything appears okay.  The car has been garaged its entire life and the wiring under the dashboard looks great.  

Now, there is one other thing to know.  When I bought the car the alternator was overcharging the battery.  I thought I could get it home, but the battery cooked and I had to replace it.  To keep this from happening again, the mechanic at the battery shop suggested I disconnect the negative battery wire and drive home like that.  Well, you all probably know what happened.  After everything under the hood blew up, I had the car towed to a respectable mechanic, who replaced the alternator, voltage regulator, ignition module, and various light bulbs.  It seemed to work fine, but then this problem with the blower motor and charging started happening.  It was intermittant at first, but now it's constant.  The two problems always happen together.  If the blower motor cuts out, the battery stops charging.  I've taken out both the alternator and the voltage regulator and had them checked.  They check out fine.  Any ideas?

John



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