[DeTomaso] Ammeter and voltage regulator question

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Or maybe worn brushes.

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From: asajay at asajay.com
>
> I'm thinking it's the alternator.  Probably lost one or more diodes.  
> Time to upgrade?
> 
> Asa Jay
> 
> Quoting Daniel C Jones <daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com>:
> 
> > When I purchased my white Pantera, it had a voltage regulator that
> > appeared to be new.  It has a tall cover which I assume means it was the
> > mechanical type.  The car also has the stock alternator and dual points
> > distributor.  A few weeks ago, the charging indicator light started
> > staying on after I started the car.  A few blips of the throttle and it
> > would eventually go out.  Last week, it did not go out so I replaced the
> > voltage regulator with a new electronic version.  That turned off the
> > light.  This morning it took a few blips of the throttle to get the light
> > to go out again.  As I was driving to work, I noticed the ammeter needle
> > was rock solid at zero but the charging indicator light was not lit.  If
> > I'd turn on the fans on the ammeter needle would swing momentarily,
> > then return to zero.  I need to put the multimeter on it to see what the
> > voltage output is doing but has anyone seen behavior like that before?
> > Perhaps due to a loose connection at the light or ammeter?  With the
> > mechanical regulator, the ammeter needle use to dance around.  I assume
> > the electronic regulator has quieted it down but I expected to see the
> > needle indicating a slight charge, not sitting on zero.
> >
> > Dan Jones
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