What the hell is this!?

[MBB7]

Its smoking pretty good. Took it apart and I havent a damn clue what the hell this is or what its purpose is.

 

[moparmarks]

Voltage regulator for the charging system.

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Yep.....

 

[MBB7]

And based on the smoke and the melting... I assume I'll need a new one of those lol. I think it's like a $20 part if I am not mistaken.

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Not a big dollar item

 

[slimt]

Its smoking pretty good. Took it apart and I havent a damn clue what the hell this is or what its purpose is.

It looks like a day 1 part.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

replace and diagnose. get out voltmeter & check the electrical charging system..

 

[MBB7]

And based on the smoke and the melting... I assume I'll need a new one of those lol.

replace and diagnose. get out voltmeter & check the electrical charging system..

I had been screwing with a new battery charger and maintainer... my car port collapsed on the car after the first snow fall so I hadnt started in too long.

 

[Demonic]

Your wiring harness looks a little rough. Might be time for an engine harness at least, and check the contacts at the bulkhead connector.

http://www.evanswiring.com/

 

[gkent]

my car port collapsed on the car after the first snow fall

Holy crap, how much snow did you get ?!?!?!?

 

[moparedtn]

Eh, I'd start simple and work out as necessary from there.
Replacement voltage regulator, a good one, from the local NAPA or wherever.
Once installed (along with a properly charged battery, which should be disconnected
from the car when being charged), then fire her up and take simple voltage readings
at the battery to see if the charging system has been restored to functional status.
Cars 101 stuff here.

 

[davek]

make sure you have it grounded good.

 

[Lefty71]

That was your voltage regulator.

 

[silversedan]

make sure you have it grounded good.

yes to this, I don't see any firewall to motor grounds in the picture. a must have.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Looks like a gonculator valve to me.

 

[khryslerkid]

Looks like a gonculator valve to me.

Lol...

 

[Runner 68]

Man, you're screwed.
Check the tire pressure then the coolant level.
It has to be one of those two.
Let us know.

 

[Kern Dog]

I guess you are new to the "Old Car" hobby?
Welcome! There are lots of helpful people here and some smart asses like me.....

 

[70chall440]

Every experienced Mopar guy on here has gone through this; in my expedience I change the VR and the alternator when this happens as i have had times when I change the VR only to have it happen again, then change the alternator and back and forth.

 

[Cranky]

There are lots of helpful people here and some smart asses like me.....

Nope, you're one of a kind