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When I got the car the exterior voltage regulator was bypassed, so I assumed it had a built-in voltage regulator in it. However it was causing my battery to bubble out the top and smell like rotten eggs. I purchased a alternator conversion kit PO# WC672G alternator for it, I made a horrible mistake and did not detach the exterior voltage regulator and ran the car. Now my generator will not charge my battery and my lights are going dim.

There are no  ignorant questions here....

More than likely both are toast

The photo shows a single wire internal alternator aka  (B+) ....the small spade connector is the 61 wire aka the dash red light indicator .  Your 2nd post states alternator / generator so  a little confusion but assume you mean alternator.  If the battery is boiling it is overcharged and more than likely shot. You'll need to get the alternator checked out but I would just go ahead and replace both the single wire 55 amp alternator and a new battery. $200 will cover both parts.

 

 

Last edited by Alan Merklin
WOLFGANG posted:

Find a local place that actually repairs alternators and starter (Google search).  It's usually something small like a cheap diode that goes bad.  Take both as one may be cheaper to fix.  

 Thomas Starter & Alternator

Wetumpka, AL

(334) 569-3837

 

WOLFGANG posted:

Take them both to 

Thomas Starter & Alternator
Wetumpka, AL
(334) 569-3837

 

And see if they can repair inexpensively.

WOLFGANG posted:

Some towns have places that actually repair alternators, generators and starters.  I'd take both and have them checked out.  It may just be a bad diode or regulator.

Thomas Starter & Alternator
 
Wetumpka, AL
(334) 569-3837

 

WOLFGANG posted:

Some towns have places that actually trouble shoot and repair generators, starters and alternators.  See if you can find one and take both alternators for repair,  The one that doesn't charge probably has a bad diode. 

 
Thomas Starter & Alternator
Wetumpka, AL
(334) 569-3837

 

It must be good if it bears repeating. 

BTW - Take it to: 

Thomas Starter & Alternator
Wetumpka, AL
(334) 569-3837

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