The 62 GT Hawk's lights get MUCH brighter when the rpm increases. The car has an alternator so I was surprised to see this happening. Even the radio gets louder. The car always starts, even after sitting for several days so this causes me to think that the battery is working properly. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Get a volt meter connect to battery "cables".
See what voltages are at idle & at rpm up.
If over 14 volts at rpm up (check regulator)
If under 12.5 volts at idle (check regulator, belt, alternator, battery).
Post these voltages & the boys will give better advice.
Leon
p.s. always check battery terminal connections
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Electrical connections. Specially grounds.
All grounds need to be bright, clean and tight.
No rust, oil, grease, paint.
Check ALL connections in the circuit, including the wire as it comes out of the terminal.
Clean the connections, no corrosion, etc, etc, etc.
The body and frame are used as ground connections.South Lompoc Studebaker
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Thanks everyone, I will do all the things that have been mentioned. It is great to have people on the forum to go to for help. THANK YOU! again.sigpicJimmie
Orange County, Indiana
1950 CHAMPION -ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA
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Originally posted by Leon-Stevens View PostGet a volt meter connect to battery "cables".
See what voltages are at idle & at rpm up.
If over 14 volts at rpm up (check regulator)
If under 12.5 volts at idle (check regulator, belt, alternator, battery).
Post these voltages & the boys will give better advice.
Leon
p.s. always check battery terminal connections
Hey Leon.......I sent you a PM update on RIMS!!!
Treblig
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