In a message dated 4/26/00 6:01:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
my51truck@eudoramail.com writes:
> Good morning list,
>
> I asked the list for some help a few weeks ago while I was visiting my
> parents. I was working on his '55 Nomad, 327/th400, and it wasn't charging.
I'
> ve checked the alternator, replaced the voltage regulator, and the battery
> received a good charging (outside the car) I received lots of responses and
> to those folks...THANKS.
>
> One question that never got answered and has me puzzled is "How does the
> charge from the alternator get to the battery?" Does it pass through the
> starter, or is it just magic? My dad and I are stumped. The car still isn't
> charging.
>
> any suggestions? Please help. It's no fun cruising then asking for a
jump!--
> -
>
> Dave P
> '51 project
> '53 part-time project
I could be wrong.....but it may pass thrugh the amp gauge...if the amp
gauge is open internally, no charge is sent to the battery.
Mike
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