The '61-'71 Dodge Sweptline Truck Forum #5

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SWEPTLINE CD's

$20 Check or Money order to:

James Megee

1483 Perkins Lane

Edgewater Park NJ 08010

or Paypal to: jmegee57@hotmail.com

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http://www.olddodges.com/sweptlinecd.htm

61-71 Glove boxes, Core Support/Radiator seals, 69-71 Tool Stowage Decals, 69-71 Firewall Insluation Pads, and A100 glove boxes.

Contact Gary Offill for pricing and info at gwo1988@yahoo.com

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Subject:		Re: Re: charging problem
Name:		JimmieD
Date Posted:		May 7, 06 - 9:13 PM
Message:		I've found the large majority of electrical problems are caused by bad grounds. Good news is you can usually fix them for free with a little scrubbing, polishing and screw tightening. Make sure the engine to chassis ground is good, and if electronic ignition make sure voltage regulator is well grounded to bare metal. Some Mopar alternators require an independent ground from alternator, so check that if yours uses one. Also battery cables can throw you a curve. They look just fine, but when you peel back some insulation near the battery terminal lug you see the dreaded green crud on wires. Careful scrubbing with a wire brush and a good dose of WD-40 is a temporary fix to get you going, but replace ASAP. Terry's right, 11 something at idle isn't unusual, but you want around 14.6 at 1,500 rpm's.... Jimmied

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