1968 Barracuda 340
All Elec. Components new including harnesses. Charging indication at Ammeter Normal since day 1
60 Amp Alternator Square Back
2 Wire VR
No Stereo, No Electric fans.
When I reinstalled the steering column a couple weeks ago I lost fire to the motor. Tach wire was smashed in column mount. Repaired that, motor fired immediately. Now I have an overcharge above idle. Battery Negative to Motor Mount, then back to frame bolted into weld nut. VR also bolted into weld nuts. I've read much here, here are my testing values:
Key On Engine Off
Battery 11.95V
VR Blue 11.36V
VR Green 10.24V
600-700 RPM's Ammeter Gauge needle centered
Battery 12.V
Alternator 12.1V
VR Blue 11.7V
VR Green 10.58V
800+ RPM's Ammeter Gauge needle pegged on C
Battery 14.6V
Alternator 14.9V
VR Blue 14.2V
VR Green 7.6V
VR Flange to Negative Battery 21V, that's huge from what I've read.*
I noticed the overcharge after 2 short test drives totaling maybe 10 minutes of driving. During these tests yesterday and this morning I felt VR, wires, harness and inspected behind dash, nothing hot, no melting at this point.
*The VR flange to Negative Battery test at 800+ RPM's/Ammeter Pegged indicates a grounding issue somewhere correct or failed brush replace VR?
All Elec. Components new including harnesses. Charging indication at Ammeter Normal since day 1
60 Amp Alternator Square Back
2 Wire VR
No Stereo, No Electric fans.
When I reinstalled the steering column a couple weeks ago I lost fire to the motor. Tach wire was smashed in column mount. Repaired that, motor fired immediately. Now I have an overcharge above idle. Battery Negative to Motor Mount, then back to frame bolted into weld nut. VR also bolted into weld nuts. I've read much here, here are my testing values:
Key On Engine Off
Battery 11.95V
VR Blue 11.36V
VR Green 10.24V
600-700 RPM's Ammeter Gauge needle centered
Battery 12.V
Alternator 12.1V
VR Blue 11.7V
VR Green 10.58V
800+ RPM's Ammeter Gauge needle pegged on C
Battery 14.6V
Alternator 14.9V
VR Blue 14.2V
VR Green 7.6V
VR Flange to Negative Battery 21V, that's huge from what I've read.*
I noticed the overcharge after 2 short test drives totaling maybe 10 minutes of driving. During these tests yesterday and this morning I felt VR, wires, harness and inspected behind dash, nothing hot, no melting at this point.
*The VR flange to Negative Battery test at 800+ RPM's/Ammeter Pegged indicates a grounding issue somewhere correct or failed brush replace VR?