Re: Was lights help/ voltage regulator

[John Hammond <426_maxwedge@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've wondered for some time if this is really a valid concern.  Most of us 
here have gotten the Amp meter out of the picture just
due to the fire hazard they present...beyond that with a fusible link and 
decent battery cable...where is the real potential for a problem?
This is a vehicle with four or five fuses, maybe I'm tempting fate but I've 
ran over 90amp alternators on several early '60's cars with stock wiring 
without incident.  Only time I ever got into trouble was once when I 
straight wired an electric fan on a '63 Belvedere.
Stupid Move I know but a lesson well learned.  As to inability to cope with 
a bunch of extra output though... I feel like sometimes we
may just be a tad overly cautious in what we think the old circuits can 
stand.   Just my observations....
John Hammond

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Edison" <waedison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 12:56 PM
Subject: RE: Was lights help/ voltage regulator



Agree. I went up to a 60 amp alternator, but unless/until I upgrade the 
wiring and connectors, won't go any higher. /Butch/Ferndale, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Herb [mailto:zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 8:10 AM
To: 1962 to 1965 Mopars
Subject: Re: Was lights help/ voltage regulator



Be carful going that high!  You don't have an electrical system designed to
handle 100 amps unless you have replaced your wiring harness.  I would
change the VR when I change the alternator, they are cheep and you know
everything should be up to snuff.  Just my two cents!









              

Herb



1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale

1959 Coronet 326 Poly

1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban 318 Poly

1962 Dodge Dart 225 Slant Six  4-Sale

1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1L

1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361

1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440

1999 Durango SLT 5.9L

2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L

St. Louis, MO.



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-------Original Message-------



From: Scott Mirabella

Date: 9/6/2010 10:01:22 AM

To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: Was lights help/ voltage regulator



Hi,

Just wondering if I change to 100 amp altenator should I change the

voltage regulator?



Scott Mirabella

1964 Fury Convertible

383 4speed

LongIsland, NY





Dennis C. wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> I agree, as said you may want to check the voltage regulator.  I have

> bought several of the electronic units from O'Reilly.  Depending on

> their stock in the store I have bought the same unit under the same part

>

> number in three different styles.

>

> Chrome metal case

>

> Black metal case (the best for our cars)

>

> Square plastic case

>

> You can tell if it is the electronic unit by looking at the bottom, if

> it has the external resistors like our old units it is NOT the

> electronic unit. Unless you have a better parts house than I have don't

> bother to ask at the desk if it is the electronic unit.

>

> As said the bulkhead connector can be the problem if one of the

> connection is not making well and has a high resistance.  Not real easy

> to check but unplugging and replugging may help, it will clean the

> connectors.  A much better thing to do is bypass it by running a wire

> from the alternator to the large lug on the starter relay with a fusable

>

> link in it.  You should have no problems finding details in this by

> doing a search.  This will disable your ampmeter in the dash.

>

> If the problem is in the headlight circuit installing relays under the

> hood for the headlights is a very good idea. (I haven't done it yet but

> will soon).  This takes the load off of the connectors in the bulkhead

> connector and increases the brightness of your headlights.

>

> I personally lean towards the voltage regulator.

>

> Dennis C.

>

>

> Nick Adamski wrote:

> >

> >

> > Hi,

> > Last week while driving home from a cruise my 64 fury lights where

> > flickering, When i got home i relised that the interior lights where

> > doing the same thing. Does anyone know what might be causing this? Any

> > help would be appricate it.

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> >

>

>

>

> 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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