Reply to "Hot Battery? Overcharging?"

As Marlin mentioned, check the voltage at the battery when revving a little, when I had a similar problem, I was getting 18V at 3500rpm - the battery boiled over severely.

I replaced both my Voltage Regulator, and my Ammeter - replaced it with a Volt Meter. Now the charge voltage doesn't go over 14.5v.

The Ammeter is a weak point in these cars as all of the current from the Alternator goes through it on the way to the battery, even the slightest loose nut will cause arcing and you could end up with a small fire on your hands.

1) Check the charging voltage
2) Read the article on Pantera Place regarding the Ammeter. Consider either replacing it, or putting in a shunt.
3) Get a plastic battery box (the type they sell at auto stores usually for RVs) - put your battery in it, cut notches for the hold down bar, and if the battery boils over, it will catch the acid rather than it ruining your carpeting up front (you can neutralize a any spilled acid with baking soda then rise it out and it's ready to use again)