Re: [FWDLK] HELP: Headlight switch clicks every 5 seconds

[Eastern Sierra Adjustment Svc <esierraadj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

My SWAG is that the voltage regulator needs cleaning or is on its way 'out'.

If so, Jim has at least a spare V.R. in his second 57 D500.

This 'points' out that we all should carry a stash of replacement parts 
in our
car's trunks, including a water pump and a voltage regulator, belts and 
hoses,
a distributor cap , points/condensor, and misc tools.

Dave Homstad even carries a spare starter, but, to me, THAT is 'over-kill' !


Neil Vedder




57 Super D500 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> While driving my 1957 Dodge by night, I just noticed something weird, 
> of which I’m sure it didn’t occur before.
>
> When turning the lights on, the switch itself seems to click every 5 
> seconds. And during that click, for a fraction of a second, the head 
> lights and AMP meter drop.
>
> Does anybody have any clue as to what might cause this? And is it a 
> tell tale for something worse to come?
>
> I am a week from making an almost 1000 mile road trip to the Big Power 
> Meet in Sweden…
>
> Looking forward to your comment/advise/tips…, anything!
>
> Regards, Jim
>
> The Netherlands
>
> 1957 Dodge Lancer D550 x2
>
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