Electrical problem

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From: GT1295B MCCORMICK
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1986 21:03

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   I have a '69 Plymouth Belvedere.  The voltage has been high
since I bought it. (About 16-18 volts)

   Finally the battery died from overcharging.  I replaced the battery and
had the electrical system checked.  I was told I had a bad alternator. I
replaced the alternator, as well as the voltage regulator, for good
measure.  The voltage was down to about 13-14 volts for 5 minutes, then
back up.

   I took everything back to a local automotive electrical shop (ACE) and
was told the new regulator was just fine, but my new voltage regulator was
bad.  I replaced the voltage regulator (again) and the same thing
happened.  I worked all right for about 5 minutes, then the voltage
rose to 17-18 volts.

   I know my voltage readings are correct because I've double-checked my
installed gauges with my multimeter.

   I'd appreciate ANY help in this matter. 

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Date: Wed, 5-Feb-86 16:03:40 EST
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