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Topic: voltage regulator and gauges
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 877
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 09-09-2002 12:05 PM
   
My lights all seem to run a little dim, i put this down to it all being old. But im wondering what effect an old tired voltage regulator might have. i have a 68(C-4) with console shifter, the kind that has lights in it to tell you what gear you are in. When i use my turn signal the lights inside dim with the flashes.Would this affect my dash gauges? I have a coolant gauge that says i run cool, but i think the engine is running pretty warm. I get vapor lock after long runs and it seems pretty hot. so can anyone tell me what the voltage regulator does? Thanks
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'68 coupe 289 2V
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ewokeric
Gearhead Posts: 174
From: woodbridge, va united states
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-09-2002 03:33 PM
Well the voltage regulator maintains the proper voltage to the battery and electrical systems at all time should be between 13.5 and 15 volts dc. Mine runs a 14.5 volts at idle. As for the effect on gauges i do not know but there is a constant voltage reg behind the dash that might be bad. Maybe somebody else would shed some light on the other problems. Sounds like a short on the turn signals, check all the grounds.------------------
68 mustang coupe(california special)not real though but looks it(will be nice) 351w/c4
My 68 Coupe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-09-2002 07:19 PM
It's probably due more to the age of the wiring. As the wires and connectors age, they corrode and carbonize, witch increase the resistance the wires have, making your lights dimmer.------------------
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