st pete chad

didnt even think of that ill go out now plug the battery back in and unplug the alternator

st pete chad

so far so good tommy i went out this am and it started right up so ill keep it pluged in till later today and see what happens

chevy eater

Good call,Tommy
Sounds like that was the prob.

st pete chad

yep its battery still hooked up and its still starts so im guessing it was the alternater

good call tommy thanks

GNs-r-slow

No problem....glad to help! Double check the wiring to alt. Sounds like internal regulator shorted to ground. Be careful, that can burn some shit up. If its shorted to ground, alternator will stay hot (touch) even after it hasnt run for a while. It stays energized and keeps the system hot too

st pete chad

alt is hot but only when the car is running.i took the 200amp to advance auto and it tested bad.something about the DC voltage....the stock 130amp checked out fine so im thinking its the voltage regulator.so i switched them out and im now waiting to see if the battery goes dead.ill keep you posted

chevy eater

That should take care of it Chad

GNs-r-slow

Maybe...let's hope! He was having issues with harness in the beginning. OR this may had been the cause of the problems with some back feed from alternator. I had an 86 with external voltage regulator...was a 4cyl conv, well let's just say I learned what kind of funky stuff an alt or reg. can cause! . From dash, head tail lights, to locking up 3- $80 Cheetah shifter cables. All for a $10 ext. regulator!!

st pete chad

well few hours later and battery is still good so im guessing that was the problem....once again thanks tommy

Zman

gotta love the internet for keyboard mechanics! (I mean this in a nice way)