<VV> boiling battery

[MarK Durham]

The short answer is yes.  The points stuck  in the regulator and that
boiled the battery. I had this happen over the years and finally installed
a alternator.
Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
 On Mar 23, 2014 1:52 PM, "Smitty" <vairologist at cox.net> wrote:

>
>
> From: Ken Lundy <klundy at optimum.net>
>
> 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?
> ---------------------------------------------------
> Smitty Says;  Ken go to your FLAPS and buy a volt meter.  Put a cigarette
> lighter receptacle on it like is common to other plug in items..  Plug it
> into your lighter socket and monitor it for a while.  It will tell you when
> it is time to bash the regulator again.  Seriously though, it is a nice
> tool
> to have around the shop.
>
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