<VV> Boiling Battery - Back to Normal

[Ken Lundy]

A few people asked me to let them know how things went with this issue.
Well, I replaced the regulator and everything appears to be back to normal.
Took it for a test run and all seems A-OK.
No more boiling battery. Voltage at idle ranges around 13.6 – 14.6.

Thanks again to everyone for your input on this.

Regards,
Ken Lundy
64 Convertible
NJ


From:  Ken Lundy <klundy at optimum.net>
Date:  Monday, March 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM

> I would like to say thank you to everyone who replied to my questions with
> advice and suggestions.
> I just ordered a Delco GM original voltage regulator from Clark’s. (part #
> C860A) They have them in stock. I asked about switching to an electronic unit,
> but was told that they can only be used with an alternator. I would rather
> keep my 64 as original as possible and keep the generator.
> I should have the new unit in a couple of days.
> I’ve never replaced one of these before, but it looks pretty simple.
> If anyone has any installation advice, I would greatly appreciate it!!
> 
> Regards,
> Ken Lundy
> 64 Convertible
> NJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>  
>> In a message dated 3/23/2014 7:36:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> klundy at optimum.net writes:
>>> 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
>>> 
>>>