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05-26-2007, 01:34 PM
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Charging Issues
Hey guys I got a 91 caprice classic with a 305, 140k miles. The battery light came on ( the one to the left of the gauge cluster) and my lights started to dim while I was on the highway doing about 70. I was wondering if you guys think it would be the voltage regulator or this Alternator. Im hoping its the regulator because I dont want to spend 100+ on a new alternator.
Thanks for any adivce or input. New to the forum
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91' Caprice Classic 145k, 305 v8 700r4 custom dual exhaust ran through american thunders dumped 92 Mustang built 302, air gap intake, 650 edlebrock carb, 1.7 rr, full msd ignition, full race fuel system, built C6 with b&m shifter and 3000 stall bbk shorties-mac o/r h pipe through cherrybombs dumped striped interior --FOR SALE-- 
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05-26-2007, 02:39 PM
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Re: Charging Issues
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The armature has wires that pass through the steel pole pieces and the insulation surrounding these will eventually deteriorate and begin to fly out. When this happens, the wire will touch the pole piece and the the insulating varnish will chafe against the pole piece. It then shorts, causing the alternator to stop charging. This sort of failure makes itself known on highways at higher speeds, due to centrifugal force causing that wire to touch the pole piece. Around town, it'll work fine.
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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05-26-2007, 11:55 PM
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Re: Charging Issues
Silicon, what happens inside the altenator when it just suddenly stops working alltogether at any random engine speed and refuses to charge at all? Same thing just more drastic?
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05-27-2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: Charging Issues
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Also keep in mind that only the older Delco 10SI and 12SI alternators are rebuildable - the ACDelco/Delphi CS series are not.
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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05-27-2007, 03:54 PM
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05-27-2007, 05:26 PM
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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