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finally got the Alternator over charging issue fixed, disconnected the wiring to the factory regulator and wired in an external 24 volt Delco regulator works perfect. No more boiling batteries!!!
ll post some pics of the regulator and the wiring. this was a relatively easy fix and alot cheaper...
Re: RE: Re: RE: Voltage problem?
yeah i checked the SS site but only found the PS pages wasnt really sure where to check in the TM manuals though...new to the site, also i did google it but only found the 4000 series diagrams and troubleshooting from Leece-Neville im not sure how different...
Re: RE: Voltage problem?
pulled Alternator tested out side truck, found that Regulator is not controlling the voltage as required...made two beat 12 volt batteries have ~17 volts each now though!!!
Any way, does any one know where i would be able to get a schematic/diagram of the parts...
well, tested alternator and load tested batteries. The batteries were defineatly over charged, total voltage across is ~36.5 volts!! both were ~18V each, drained batteries down to 14v. each. Combined i had about 29 volts. Started engine and tried adjusting Rheostat as mentioned in PS pages no...
Hello All,
a new problem unfolded with my Deuce, here it is: with the engine idling the volt gauge in my truck registers in the green range as i increase the engine speed above 1500 RPM's the gauge jumps to the red range indicating excessive charging/voltage and the Alt. belts begin to squeal...
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