Battery draining fast

Hi 67Dart273,


It took a bit of digging but we finally established that the alternator/regulator system is a single field wire round back alternator and the older single wire regulator which has likely been replaced by an electronic equivalent type.

We're trying to establish what the charging circuit path looks like but, its becoming clear that the electrical system in the car has been hacked up pretty well and who knows what's in there now. It is clear that from voltage measurements the battery is not being charged, the system voltage is below 12 volts at best and as low as 9.

Bud 27 seems to jump around a lot and it's been kind of difficult to get some basic tests made.