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kuch
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May 16, 2009, 8:54 AM

Post #1 of 9 (1661 views)
1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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?????


Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 9:21 AM

Post #2 of 9 (1652 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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

Post #3 of 9 (1646 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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.


Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 2:00 PM

Post #4 of 9 (1643 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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)


kuch
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May 16, 2009, 5:44 PM

Post #5 of 9 (1634 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

Which main terminal? Sorry, I am a bodyman, not an electrician. But thank you for your continuous feedback


Hammer Time
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May 16, 2009, 5:45 PM

Post #6 of 9 (1632 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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

Post #7 of 9 (1617 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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.


Hammer Time
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May 20, 2009, 1:49 PM

Post #8 of 9 (1612 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In


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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.


No, he can not do it that way.
I'm having him test that to determine if the fusible link is blown or not. He has already replaced the alternator and regulator.
I need it tested the way I requested.



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Tom Greenleaf
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May 24, 2009, 6:59 AM

Post #9 of 9 (1598 views)
Re: 1965 Ford Galaxie Sign In

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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