<VV> Boiling Battery

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Sounds like the regulator took a dump. While you're at it make sure the regulator and generator are properly grounded, and that all the rest of the charging system wiring is OK. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Lundy <klundy at optimum.net>
To: VirtualVairs E-Mail List <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sun, Mar 23, 2014 9:36 am
Subject: <VV> Boiling Battery


After running my 64 convertible this morning, I noticed the battery fluid
was boiling over.
I measured the voltage at the battery terminals and got 16.9 volts.
I then tapped on the voltage regulator with a screwdriver handle and the
voltage dropped to 14.6.
Measured again about 10 minutes later and got 12.8.
Should I replace the regulator? Is there anything else that might be causing
this voltage fluctuation?

Regards,
Ken Lundy
NJ
64 Monza Convertible





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