CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM—49
91.
REGULATOR CONTACTS PITTED
a. File contacts. Reset air gaps and adjust
regulator setting to specifications.
b.
Check battery for proper ground polarity
(negative post grounded). Clean and adjust
contacts and reset output to specifications.
c. Wrong regulator polarity. Replace regu-
lator.
92.
BURNED COIL WINDINGS
a. Replace regulator after checking for high
voltage regulator setting.
b.
Check for grounded field circuit. Repair
ground and replace regulator.
93.
BURNED CONTACT ARM
a. Replace regulator and connect wires to
proper terminal.
b.
Never short between the battery lead and
the regulator field terminal. If this is done ac-
cidentally clean contacts and adjust regulator.
94.
REGULATOR CONTACTS STUCK
a. Reset air gaps and adjust settings. Re-
place regulator if contacts are badly burned or
pitted.
b.
Check battery polarity (negative ground).
Remove field lead from regulator and touch
battery lead to polarize generator after battery
is properly installed.
c. Install regulator of proper polarity. A
negative ground regulator has NEG stamped
on base.
IGNITION
95.
BURNED CONTACTS
a. File contacts that are not excessively
burned. Align contacts and adjust gap to speci-
fications. Adjust breaker arm spring tension.
b.
Replace contacts that are badly burned.
Check for presence of oil or grease on and
around contacts; eliminate cause if present.
Check voltage regulator. Check condenser.
98.
PITTED CONTACTS
a. Replace condenser with one of proper
capacity.
97.
FOULED SPARK PLUGS
a. Check plugs for proper heat range.
b.
Eliminate excessive oil consumption.
c. Check carburetor for rich mixture.
d. Adjust gaps to .035 inch.
98.
BURNED SPARK PLUGS
a. Check for proper heat range.
b.
Tighten plugs to specified torque, using
new gaskets (engines so equipped).
c. Check voltage regulator setting.
d. Check carburetor for lean mixture.
e. Adjust ignition timing.
f. Check for leaking head gasket or cracked
cylinder head.
99.
DISTRIBUTOR CAP BLOWS OFF
a. Check for ruptured diaphragm in vacuum
advance unit.
LIGHTING
100.
LIGHTS BURN OUT
a. Replace damaged bulbs after adjusting
voltage regulator.
101.
LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT
a. Test voltage at headlights and replace
bulbs or repair wiring.
b.
Replace or repair dimmer or light switch.
c. Recharge or replace battery and test gen-
erator and voltage regulator.
d. Test voltage drop of circuit. Clean and
tighten all loose connections.
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