electrical glitch !

1quik72Member

problem is, when my car is running, all the lights PULSE INTERMITTENTLY, very slightly, but noticeable,i'm running a stock alternator,external regulator, and a MSD coil (no box)distributor/wires....(all new), i'm getting a constant 14 volts at the (new autometer VOLTS gauge),but can still see slight pulsing at the gauge ...THANX for the help guys !.................DAVE

9/22/073:59 PM

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Steveb (Guest)

Hi Dave,
We were in contact several months ago. I am Steve from Shoreham. Finally got the car running with a few issues remaining but it is road worthy. In response to your question, I have heard that the fuse block may cause problems like you describe, sometimes there is a grounding issue. I have a new block from Pantera East but have not installed it yet so I cannot reccommend it. Now that the car is running we should meet up sometime.

9/23/079:32 AM

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marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...Yes, the fuses could always be at fault. I'll bet the 'External Regulator', now 32 Years old; is 'acting up'. Those old regulators are Mechanical, They work like two large relay switchs. ChangeOver to a New Alternator with the 'Built-In' Electronic Regulator, and I think You Pulsing will be a thing of the Past...

9/23/0710:14 AM

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1quik72Member

THANX, i'll look into the fuse block next,...........MARLIN, the alternator and regulator are NEW, so i'll rule them out.............thanx again..........DAVE

9/23/0711:38 AM

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forestgMember

Dave,
Just because they are new do not rule them out; in fact, I agree with Marlin that this is the probable cause. At least go with a later solid state external regulator.
Forest

9/23/071:44 PM

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