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Lights Dim at Idle

Your rebuilder must have installed a new STATOR windings. The rotor supplies the power to the stator windings which are AC, which then are RECTIFIED by the diodes to DC ....perhaps you must have misunderstood the repairs...possibly diodes were replaced as well.....fyi......
BOB RENTON
I'd vote for diodes as well. 90% of the alternator low output problems I've encountered in the last 50-plus years have been diode issues.
 
I'd vote for diodes as well. 90% of the alternator low output problems I've encountered in the last 50-plus years have been diode issues.
I guess you've not read my previous comments about automotive alternators and I won't rehash my position again.....as far as low alternator output (amperage).....the early alternator diodes were germanium and did not have the ability to withstand instantaneous short circuit and surges. The present day diodes use silicon as the junction material......superior in all regards to germanium material....which would explain early diode failures.......just a thought......
BOB RENTON
 
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In addition to exhibiting the traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), cerebral narcissists also possess a desire to receive validation for being smarter than others. They hyperfocus on intellectual topics and go to great lengths to ensure others view them as the “smartest” in the room.

When interacting with a cerebral narcissist, setting clear boundaries and reminding yourself that their opinions don’t define reality can help protect your emotional well-being.
 
It's a shame , really. Could've been an asset to the site. ( potentially)
 
It's a shame , really. Could've been an asset to the site. ( potentially)
He probably has a lot of good information, but it didn’t take me long to skip over his posts and then finally hit the ignore button. I’m sure he’s probably a wealth of knowledge, but his presentation is wrong, so immediately you are put on the defensive and quit listening to anything he says.
 
In addition to exhibiting the traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), cerebral narcissists also possess a desire to receive validation for being smarter than others. They hyperfocus on intellectual topics and go to great lengths to ensure others view them as the “smartest” in the room.

When interacting with a cerebral narcissist, setting clear boundaries and reminding yourself that their opinions don’t define reality can help protect your emotional well-being.
I guess your definition is appropriate......giving credence to the old expression: "if the shoe fits....wear it"......but...the other side of the coin is.....a totally lack of understanding just hearsay, no real time experience.....just what they've been told as the gold standard......
BOB RENTON
 
When I turn on my headlights, the dash lights and exterior lights of the car dim considerably. When I just have the running lights on, it does not seem to have that problem in the dash or markers. As I rev the engine up, the lights in the dash and exterior get brighter. And then as I come to a stop and depress the brake pedal bringing the car back to idle, the lights dim again. Step on the gas, the lights brighten and the process repeats itself. I assume this is related to a ground issue, but I am not certain. Would appreciate any thoughts on what would cause this and how I might remedy this problem. Thanks.
I solved that on my 67 Satellite by rewiring my headlights to draw directly off the battery using relays. I did that to eliminate the common concern of overloading the aging wiring. The bonus was that the stock headlights are now much brighter, and I get very little dimming at idle. I am running a 65 amp alternator, which helps to feed the electric fuel pump for my EFI unit.
 
Incorrect procedurement having an ammeter on the charging line. Believe it or not, you are now overloading even more the aged wiring.

Everything must be sourced from alt side of the charging network when ammeter is present (like factory made)
 
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