Seriously another alternator question.
1966 Barracuda S 273-4bbl auto car
All harnesses were replaced during 3 year rest. Previous VR / Alt combo was 72 and newer style cobbled together by previous owner. Now the car is all Factory style no mods. Quality harness manufacture was used.
All grounds verified and checked. Battery to block, block to firewall, firewall to battery.
Alternator was rebuilt 66 Style from a reputable local shop known for restoring automotive electronics. Stator was replaced during rebuilding *possible issue* please read on. Tested good on tester at his shop. 68amps output max.
Voltage regulator(s) have been from Napa, bobozone and online- I even tried factory points style I cleaned and adjusted per FSM. Final VR unit is from classic industries and is electronic insides but exterior looks factory 66’ style.
All electrical connections have been checked and verified for operation and connection.
Battery voltage at voltage regulator from key matched.
My alternator is charging in the 15v+ range at idle. I have zero add-ons. No speakers, no amps, no electric fuel pumps- this car is as close to factory as possible.
Now I’ve done some reading in previous posts about alternator issues and I read about stator replacements being wound with larger wiring to make one fit all situation from rebuilders. The factory style VR cannot handle the additional load and over charges.
Has anyone figure out a work around for this besides go to a factory stator? As my rebuilder stated he had to change mine due to a short in the windings from the coating cracking. I believe this is my issue. The stator is pulling too much and causing my VR to go full charge. I was wondering about a resistor to compensate but at the risk of making my self look silly…. Because there are way more smarter people on here than I.
I am asking not telling - lol!
Thanks in advance- Syleng1