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So should I try a different alternator? Maybe get a 35 or 45 amp? Could this be related to the charging problems I'm having with the lights or heater running?

It does show a substantial charge when you first start it up for a short time. It then drops down to a slight discharge at idol then will shoe a slight charge as rpm is brought up. As soon as you turn on the lights or heater it goes to dischare and no amount of rpm will bring it to charge...

No sir it was from Beaver, PA

Since my last post I have taken the car for a short drive. Once it's warmed up and driving the ammeter shows a "normal" charge while driving and the rpm's are up. When it's at idol it shows a slight discharge. As soon as I turn on the lights or the heater blower it immediately goes to...

I am sorry to all the folks that have posted help on this topic that it has taken me this long to try anything out. I have been extremely busy with travel for work since the original post and haven't had any time to mess with this car until today. I have posted pics of the alternator as...

Well thats kind of the problem the alternator is not original and I'm concerned that what is in there is not correct.

I have a 69 GTS with a 383 which is completely original. What is the correct amperage alternator to use. I'm seeing 35, 45, and 60 amp alternators listed for this car.

To everyone who has provided ideas to troubleshoot this problem I greatly appreciate it. I will try all of the suggestions and see where it leads me. I'll be posting my results and i'm sure asking for more advice. Thanks again and I'll keep you all posted on the results.

I'm in Greensburg.

It didn't run when I got it. I probably got about that much into it just getting it running again and there's a long way to go. Nothing ever been done to that car it's all original so the numbers all match.

$2,600

@RedFish It does it even without anything on. I haven't had time to try and clean the bulkhead connections yet. I'll try that this weekend. Here are some pics of the day I picked it up.

@burdar and Cuda Bob thanks for your input. I am actually a little embarrassed that I'm not sure what you mean when you say bulkhead connector. What is is and where is it located? Wiring and electrical are definitely not my thing but I'm trying to learn.

I've replaced the alternator. I suppose it could be bad.

I just recently acquired a 69 Dart GTS with a 383 4 speed. The car is completely bone stock original. The original owner died in 1976 and the car hasn't been driven since then. The last time it was started was in 1988. There are 43,400 original miles on this car with no rust. It has been kept in...