65 belvedere II not charging ...

[jgnewhall]

My Belvedere isn't charging. I replaced the alternator and the voltage regulator. I also have no dash lights. Any ideas as what to do next?

 

[super-bee_ski]

It's beyond repair...
I'll take it off your hands for $7500

Hmm, seriously...

Did you try using a DVM (Digital Volt meter) and verify alternator is outputting VDC?
What are your readings on the battery when car is running?

On a perfect system, with car running, Battery can be un-plugged from system.

1. A VOLTAGE REGULATOR regulates the charging voltage that the alternator produces, keeping it between 13.5 and 14.5 volts to protect the electrical components throughout the vehicle. (diodes prevent stray voltage)

Too me, it seems like it should be between these 2 components.
Alternator
Voltage regulator
OR, a open in the charging circuit. (Unlikeley)

I would:
Get DVM readings on:
Alternator "Field terminal (s)"
At Battery (12.2< VDC OR 14.2 VDC
Check Voltage regulator again?

Check Battery too, be sure it is not "an open cell" eating up the output of the alternator.

 

[furyus]

Get a volt meter . check to see if you have more than 13 volts at the alternator lug when running. . Then check for battery voltage. Dash lights may be a different problem.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Im thinking you replaced 1 bad component with "another" bad component.

 

[jgnewhall]

Im thinking you replaced 1 bad component with "another" bad component.

Super-bee_ski : I think you may be right .... I've gotten a few " bad " parts lately .

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Thanks everyone for the input. I appreciate it . Will try these suggestions.