RE: charging issues

["Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the information and GREAT pictures.

Dennis C.

Ollie wrote:
> 
> Dennis,
> No fuse or fuseable link used. Wired mine with #6 from alternator to 
> battery. Tuff Stuff has a good tech line.
> I added a fuse box and terminal post, from Del City, for my cooling fans 
> and 
> other accessories.Used the same set up for my Petty Stock Car Project. 
> Here 
> is a link to a pic....the red wire is from the alternator.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/satellite1965/65SatelliteMSCruiser#5321377576548619234
> 
> Ollie
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:11 AM
> Subject: RE: charging issues
> 
> 
> >
> > Thanks for the info, did you use a fuse or fusable link between the new
> > alternator and the battery?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dennis C.
> >
> > Ollie wrote:
> >>
> >> Had the same issue with my 65 Satellite. A/C, amp,
> >> MSD ignition, electric cooling fans, power seats..ect. Solved my
> >> problems
> >> with a 100 amp single wire alternator. By eliminating the voltage
> >> regulator
> >> and direct wire to the battery no wiring issues. Worked for me. The only
> >> one
> >> out there (that I could find) is from Tuff Stuff. Uses the standard case
> >> and
> >> no bracket change required. Best price I could find was from
> >> http://www.partzfinder.com/
> >> Ollie
> >> ----- 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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> >> >
> >> > '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
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> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> > 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> > 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> > 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> > 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
> >
> >
> > ----
> > 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.
> > 
> 



1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard


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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.