[Chevelle-list] alternator charging

[Chuck Kranz]

I would suspect the alternator. Sounds like a diode may have blown or one of 
the slip ring brushes is shorted.

Peebles, Lorne (Services) wrote:
> Quick questions. I have 66 Malibu BB. While running at idle the battery 
> is charging at approx 17Vdc. I have a Delco Remi with external 
> regulator. I worry that this is too much and don’t want to damage new 
> battery
> 
>  
> 
> . I also have a electrical short I just can’t seem to find. With battery 
> disconnected and the key out I find a resistance of around 20 Ohms, 
> indicating a closed circuit or short.  I have pulled all of the fuses 
> and taps but can’t get the short isolated.
> 
> Any ideas or recommendations greatly appreciated as always.
>

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Chuck
65 Malibu 327 4 speed.