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I had this problem with my 69 SS. What cured my problem was getting a
battery with 1100 cold cranking amps. I have not had a problem since. I
have driven the car in 30 degree and 95 degree weather and for long
distances. give it a shot.....worked for me
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Date: Sunday, July 15, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Alternator woes (long)
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>I'm just curious what kind of battery/alternator setup you guys are
running.
>Particularly those of you with stereo systems and a/c. I've been having
>problems with my car not starting in the summer heat. Last summer I put a
>F*&d solenoid in and it helped, but hasn't cured my problems. If I go
>across town about 30-40 miles or so while using the a/c (and/or stereo),
let
>the car sit for about 10-15 minutes while I run into the store and then try
>to leave, it won't start. At this point, I have two options. If I wait
for
>30-45 minutes and let the car cool down, it'll (barely) start again and I
>can go back home (forget about stopping anywhere else, or I have to go
>through the same thing all over again). The 2nd option is to have someone
>jump start my car, which allows the car to start up instantly with no
>problems.
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>After getting very annoyed by this, I've noticed that if I go across town
>without the a/c on, shut off the car, come back in 10-15 min., and start
the
>car it'll start up (again barely, but at least it starts).
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>Here are some other things I've noticed. When I start the car, the
>voltmeter gauge reads approx. 14 volts. When I turn the a/c on, it drops
to
>just above 12 volts. Stereo isn't hooked right now since it'd only make
>matters worse. When I have the a/c on at night with the headlights, the
>voltage drops to around 10 while at idle. When I accelerate again it will
>go back to 12 volts.
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>I can't afford to replace everything ie: mini starter, dual battery,
>alternator, etc., so I was thinking of just getting a 2nd battery so that I
>could jump start myself when I needed to since that always solves starting
>problems when someone else jump starts my car. Then I thought, well, why
>not make it easier and just add a dual battery setup, so I can just flip a
>switch and use the 2nd battery. But the more I thought about it, I'd
>probably need a higher power alternator to charge dual batteries. SO, I
>think I'm going to splurge and go for a high power alternator and see if
>that will help me keep the battery I've got, charged.
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>Does this sound logical to you guys? What are some good high power
>alternators? I was looking Mr. Amp 130 amp. alternators which are on sale
>right now for $258 instead of the normal $285. Any Mr. Amp horror stories?
>Are there any other brands you'd suggest? Thanks for the input.
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>Forgot to mention, I'm running an alternator now that one of my 'hotrod'
>friends used in his 58 Belair. It's a newer style alternator from a 90's
>Cadillac. It's got the internal style regulator.
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>Rodney.
>71 Chevelle
>Phoenix, AZ
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