I had the wire harness opened up from battery over to horn relay area all the way across the rad support. Found some rough splices and repaired with proper connectors. Had the alternator removed from car and tested OK, I still have a drain on battery. I make my measurement from positive battery cable to ground with battery and alternator removed from car and still have 20 Ohms resistance.. With battery in and all hooked up I test for voltage and watch it drop off rapidly like a countdown. This is with the ignition off and key removed. Just looking for the more common points of interest before going wire by wire to find short or am I missing something?
Lorne ________________________________ From: Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:03 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] alternator charging Maybe check the juction block where the positive meets on the rad support? Dan On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Peebles, Lorne (Services) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Quick questions. I have 66 Malibu BB. While running at idle the battery is charging at approx 17Vdc. I have a Delco Remi with external regulator. I worry that this is too much and don't want to damage new battery . I also have a electrical short I just can't seem to find. With battery disconnected and the key out I find a resistance of around 20 Ohms, indicating a closed circuit or short. I have pulled all of the fuses and taps but can't get the short isolated. Any ideas or recommendations greatly appreciated as always.
