thanks...that worked!!!!! may have other question to follow>>>My first suspect would be the voltage regulator. In the '60s and early '70s, these were external to the alternator, usually mounted on the back side of the radiator support. The most common failure point was a thin wire inside the regulator that would melt when the system was overloaded. You can check the basic workings by removing the cover from the regulator and looking for the remains of the missing connection. While you're in there, you can also check to see that the 'points' aren't damaged or welded together.
Other possibilities are corroded battery terminals, loose wiring connections, dirty or loose ground connections, etc.
I'm not sure if it will help, but here's a nice diagram and explanation of how the charging system works in GM cars from the '60s:
http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain1.shtml
alternator
i have a 63 nova with a 6 cyl.i bought a new alternator and battery to get it running.now that it is the alternator will not charge .i put a voltmeter on it and its topping out at 14 to 14.2 when above idle.but it wont charge.when i remove either battery cable the engine dies.can someone help me with this?
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thanks...that worked!!!!! may have other question to follow>>>
cool ride
dude that is a nice ride....my cousin has one thats been sitting on the ground for years.....wont sell it for anything(ir someone hasnt offered the right price yet) its just rotting away. ive looked for others but the four speed is a rare find. super nice ride thoughMy first suspect would be the voltage regulator. In the '60s and early '70s, these were external to the alternator, usually mounted on the back side of the radiator support. The most common failure point was a thin wire inside the regulator that would melt when the system was overloaded. You can check the basic workings by removing the cover from the regulator and looking for the remains of the missing connection. While you're in there, you can also check to see that the 'points' aren't damaged or welded together.
Other possibilities are corroded battery terminals, loose wiring connections, dirty or loose ground connections, etc.
I'm not sure if it will help, but here's a nice diagram and explanation of how the charging system works in GM cars from the '60s:
http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/chevymain1.shtml
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