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kuch
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May 16, 2009, 8:54 AM
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1965 Ford Galaxie
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Hi, I have a 65 Galaxie 500 4 dr, with a 300 motor. Now here is my issue. Awhile ago, my battery kept going dead. I thought it was a bad one, replaced it, and still died. So I figured it must be the Alt, or external regulator. Regulator tested good, so I replaced the alt. Same thing is happening. Ive tried 3 regulators, and 2 altenators and still cant find the problem...ANY HELP ON THIS?????
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Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 9:21 AM
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Is it going dead while it's being used or after it has been parked?
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kuch
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May 16, 2009, 12:13 PM
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It doesnt go dead parked as far as I can tell. If I charge the battery and for example drive at night, I will see the headlights start to go dead radio get quieter, etc. after prolonged driving.
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Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 2:00 PM
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Use a test light and test for power at the main terminal with the key OFF.
Do you have power?
What is the voltage across the battery with the engine idling and all accessories off?
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on May 16, 2009, 2:01 PM)
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kuch
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May 16, 2009, 5:44 PM
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Which main terminal? Sorry, I am a bodyman, not an electrician. But thank you for your continuous feedback
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Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 5:45 PM
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There is one large wire going to a large terminal.
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MBDiagMan
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May 20, 2009, 8:57 AM
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Don't mean to be a "butinsky" but you should be able to take Hammer Times measurements by simply measuring across the battery. Measure with the engine off, then with the engine running and post the measured results.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 24, 2009, 6:59 AM
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More buttinski - take the volt measurement as suggested. These had trouble with the plug at the volt regulator also. They have a solder in pigtail plug for those - it was a common trouble spot!
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