bluesy66 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi All, getting close to resto completion but dealing with charging system issues. want to troubleshoot before changing out parts if needed. I saw somewhere a write up on what the regulator voltages where when car is not running and running can anyone please lead me to it or post it . thanks, paul pics coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) If your car still has an original mechanical style voltage regulator in it, I would recommend you try to find a new, modern, high-quality electronic VR. Be prepared to pay $50+ for a good one. They fit a wide range of GM vehicles, so that makes them easier to find (not originally used in '63, but if you can find one, it will work. The original style mechanical VR has the cover held on with 2 screws. You remove the cover to adjust the points. The electronic VR has the cover held on with 2 small rivets. The cover is not as tall (because it does not need to be). I drilled the rivets out of my electronic VR and used the original screws to install the original VR cover on the electronic unit. Now, when you look at it, you'd never guess it was electronic. There are test procedures and adjustment procedures for the original system in the shop manual. That's your best guide. Edited November 23, 2018 by Jim Cannon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 When the engine is shut off, the voltage should be somewhere around 12 volts. With the engine running, it should read around 14 volts. As Jim Cannon stated, if the voltage is not to spec the regulator can be adjusted. Personally, I like the mechanical regulators.........I've had the same ones for decades on my cars with no issues. The one on my 65 Riviera is 54 years old and still does it's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy66 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 thanks for the answers but I still would like to know the specs of vr when koeo an koer for reference that post I referred to is on the rivi forum. just having a hard time finding it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 It's all in the shop manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 If the belt is not tight nothing else matters Tha;t's where to start The battery should read 12.6-7 cold Running should read 13.7 minimum Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, gungeey said: If the belt is not tight nothing else matters One more thing matters -- the battery itself. No alternator will charge a bad battery. Check each cell with a hydrometer. Even a bad battery can show 'normal' voltage just sitting there. What's the voltage when cranking...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi64 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If you need a new voltage regulator, either electronic or mechanical, give Craig at Mobile Parts a call 516-485-1935. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy66 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi all, Finally got this charging problem solved. Since new items where installed (lots of electric items) I finally got an amp meter to check out output of alt. It turns out the alt was not keeping up with the load. Put in larger alt and that took care of the problem. Thanks to everyone for your inputs Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 On 11/6/2020 at 12:32 PM, bluesy66 said: Hi all, Finally got this charging problem solved. Since new items where installed (lots of electric items) I finally got an amp meter to check out output of alt. It turns out the alt was not keeping up with the load. Put in larger alt and that took care of the problem. Thanks to everyone for your inputs Paul Curious as to what you have that is a non factory load the would require a bigger output generator? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy66 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 HI, efi,dual radiator fans Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, bluesy66 said: HI, efi,dual radiator fans Paul Ok got it. Them fans do draw some amps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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