Re: IML: pulsating voltage

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

If your 1967 Imperial has the original style regulator, the voltage pulsing
is normal.  The pre-electronic units were mechanical in design, using a
make-and-break method of controlling the voltsge and current.

And if the regulator is a pre-electronic regulator, do not waste your money
by replacing it.  Get it adjusted.  Take the cover off the box and have a
look.  Any competent auto electrical firm can make the necessary
adjustments.  (If the cover will not come off, you probably have an
electronic unit.  They have no serviceable parts.)

Bill
Vancouver, BC




----- Original Message ----- 
From: MIKE CINDY BECKER
To: mailing-list
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:00 PM
Subject: IML: pulsating voltage


Hi All

 I updated my 67 imperial to  dual field alternator and electronic regulator
about 4 years ago, it worked fine until this fall, then I started getting
pulsating lights, when measured with a voltmeter, the voltage was actually
pulsating from 10 to 14.5 volts,  I changed  out the regulator and it fixed
the problem, two weeks later it started to overcharge to 17 volts, I changed
the regulator again, and now its back to pulsating voltage, I guess next I
will change  out the alternator, I searched the archives, but did not find
anything definitive, anybody have any ideas, thanks, mike


Mike Becker

67 Crown Convertible
67 Crown 4DR
67 LeBaron



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