Lorne, Do you have a wiring diagram? If not, I have one on PDF I can Email you. Take off the wire that comes from the battery and goes to the junction block. Test again, if you still have the problem, then it's on the way to the starter and coil. If not, then reattach the wires that go to the horn and check further down the line. There is a huge connection of wires in the line that go to different points on the car. This joint may also be a problem. Since the car is old, also check wires someone may have put through the firewall that do not have grommets as they may be grounding out. Hope any of this helps. Dan
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Peebles, Lorne (Services) < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had the wire harness opened up from battery over to horn relay area all > the way across the rad support. Found some rough splices and repaired with > proper connectors. Had the alternator removed from car and tested OK, I > still have a drain on battery. I make my measurement from positive battery > cable to ground with battery and alternator removed from car and still have > 20 Ohms resistance.. With battery in and all hooked up I test for voltage > and watch it drop off rapidly like a countdown. This is with the ignition > off and key removed. Just looking for the more common points of interest > before going wire by wire to find short or am I missing something? > > Lorne > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:03 PM > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] alternator charging > > > > Maybe check the juction block where the positive meets on the rad support? > > Dan > > On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Peebles, Lorne (Services) < > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Quick questions. I have 66 Malibu BB. While running at idle the battery is > charging at approx 17Vdc. I have a Delco Remi with external regulator. I > worry that this is too much and don't want to damage new battery > > > > . I also have a electrical short I just can't seem to find. With battery > disconnected and the key out I find a resistance of around 20 Ohms, > indicating a closed circuit or short. I have pulled all of the fuses and > taps but can't get the short isolated. > > Any ideas or recommendations greatly appreciated as always. > > >
