oldiebutgoodie

Well guys, I thought we had this electrical issue solved! But apparently something is still not 100%....When my son got home from work the other day, I noticed the engine was idling at a higher RPM than normal. And when he came in the house he said he had to get a jump because the trk wouldn't start....So, I was just visually checking everything out and I noticed a fresh goo running down the back firewall coming from behind the voltage regulator. So we went and got another new one... put the new voltage regulator on and all went back to normal (that was 4-days ago) well today I just wanted to check on things and popped the hood and lo and behold the new one is starting to do the same thing again? it hasnt burned out yet, but looks like its headed that way.....per the manual, the wires are all in there proper places....any Ideas??
Thanks...

Archer

oldie -

There are at least three voltage regulators out there.

P3690731 for 1970 and newer
P5690732 for 1971 and newer

P4529794 OE replacement part

Is the VR too close to the engine/exhaust?

If the VR getting enough of a gorund?

Before you go nuts checking voltages and trying to rewire everything, check the output of the alternator, or better, replace it if you have a spare.

Archer

oldiebutgoodie

Thanks Archer, I think I found the problem!! the 2 wires that ran to the alt. WHERE NOT TIGHTENED DOWN !!
I think were good to go now...I will keep a close eye on it for the next few days...

Archer

oldie -

Cool. Most of the time, it really is something that simple.

Archer