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josephh1995 · 03-30-2014, 08:59 PM

Im new to forums, so I noticed this thread is from 2011, but I believe it will fix my problem, I have a 1971 c-10 it has a 350 small cam, 4bb. It seems to have charging issues, I have taken out the 600 cranking amp battery and put in a 1000 cranking amp battery which helps it start now, it had a timing issue I think was the initial problem, it looks to have a new external regulator, I have put new grounds from the engine to the body and the frame to the body. With the new battery all the lights were bright and seemed to be doing well, But lately the lights, dash and all flicker, and on the way to work they all went dim and the voltage meter dropped from 14-15 to 11-12, I dont have a dash light that comes on when I turn the key, so not sure if the brown wire is hooked up right causing the regulator to burn up, or if its something else any ideas would be appreciated, I have the truck a month, its partially restored.

03-30-2014, 08:59 PM	#7
josephh1995 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Flaherty, ky Posts: 6	Re: How to delete the external voltage regulator? Im new to forums, so I noticed this thread is from 2011, but I believe it will fix my problem, I have a 1971 c-10 it has a 350 small cam, 4bb. It seems to have charging issues, I have taken out the 600 cranking amp battery and put in a 1000 cranking amp battery which helps it start now, it had a timing issue I think was the initial problem, it looks to have a new external regulator, I have put new grounds from the engine to the body and the frame to the body. With the new battery all the lights were bright and seemed to be doing well, But lately the lights, dash and all flicker, and on the way to work they all went dim and the voltage meter dropped from 14-15 to 11-12, I dont have a dash light that comes on when I turn the key, so not sure if the brown wire is hooked up right causing the regulator to burn up, or if its something else any ideas would be appreciated, I have the truck a month, its partially restored.