April 8, 20222 yr Author comment_639149 So I found the blk/wht wire from the engine harness going to C-7. I checked for voltage on the output side of C-7 and there wasn't any, with the ig switch on. I cut the wire and spliced it directly to the ignition switch blk/wht wire. Now in the ON position I have 12v at the blk/wht at the VR and just under 11v at the F terminal on the alternator. I will try starting it over the weekend and advise if this has resolved the issue. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20222 yr comment_639151 If it doesn't it means you have some more wiring bugs to squash. Make sure you still have good voltage to ground on the black/white at the ballast resistor. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 9, 20222 yr Author comment_639194 So I started it and checked the voltage at the F terminal. It was 5.5-6v. The voltage at the blk/wht wire going in to the VR was 12v. Motor off and IG switch ON at F terminal 11.9v. Suggestions? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 9, 20222 yr comment_639196 @SteveJ This looks like a corroded or broken harness. What are the chances of having a bad ground connection? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 10, 20222 yr comment_639202 4 hours ago, Dolfinz said: So I started it and checked the voltage at the F terminal. It was 5.5-6v. The voltage at the blk/wht wire going in to the VR was 12v. Motor off and IG switch ON at F terminal 11.9v. Suggestions? Start the engine and see what the voltage at the battery is with the engine running. 2 hours ago, Yarb said: @SteveJ This looks like a corroded or broken harness. What are the chances of having a bad ground connection? It wouldn't hurt to see what that looks like. @Dolfinz - Could you take a photo of the negative terminal of the battery, the end of the battery cable at the starter and where the smaller wire attaches at the firewall? Bad grounds can cause a lot of frustration. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 10, 20222 yr comment_639204 2 hours ago, SteveJ said: Bad grounds can cause a lot of frustration. I always add a ground or two just to be sure. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 10, 20222 yr Author comment_639213 Please see attached. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 10, 20222 yr comment_639215 Yep, that's the expected level of Arizona corrosion. 😉 Did you try running it and checking the voltage at the battery while it's running? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 25, 20222 yr Author comment_639724 I finally had a chance to check the voltage at the battery when running. It was between 13.5 and 13.7v. I assume this is sufficient even though the voltage is so low at the F terminal on the alternator? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 25, 20222 yr comment_639728 The output is on the low side. What was the RPM for that voltage? What is the voltage at 2000 RPM? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-639728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 10, 20222 yr Author comment_640244 The original RPM was 1000 at 2000 the voltage is 14.5v. Is that acceptable? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-640244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 10, 20222 yr comment_640251 14.5 is right on the money. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65733-battery-drain/?&page=10#findComment-640251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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