Originally Posted by Ray S
Originally Posted by dfsmopars
BTW. FYI. LOL. When it was given to me it was sick and weak. Today I did a one wheel burn out with it. Kind of a reward for messing with this thing. Threw this in to lighten the mood. This week I’ll dive deeper into the battery, alternator and starter.
I’m doing this for a good friend and trying to make the repairs without just throwing money at it. I’ll post updates.


What is the system V when off, and when running?
Does the Alt gauge move?


The gauge moves violently. I found an after market volt gauge under the seat. Apparently someone has been chasing the problem.

Had the alternator tested today and it is fine. The battery is good. The next step is the starter. However, I will say with some of the moves discussed here the starting problem is getting better. I think the MSD coil and the timing being too far advanced has the biggest effect.


‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring
‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500