[Chevelle-list] alternator charging

[Rick Schaefer]

Agree that a shorted diode in the alternator could cause both problems.
Also where are you measuring to get the 20 ohms?

On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Chuck Kranz <malibu65 at wa7oef.net> wrote:

> I would suspect the alternator. Sounds like a diode may have blown or one
> of the slip ring brushes is shorted.
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> Peebles, Lorne (Services) wrote:
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>> 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
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>> . 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.
>>
>>
> --
> Chuck
> 65 Malibu 327 4 speed.
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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