<VV> Dash Lights

[Brent Covey]

Hi Roland,

>   I  am  having  some  problems  with  my  66 vert. The dash lights keep
>   burning  out

I have occasionally encountered cars doing this from a very high charge 
rate- if the voltage regulator goes wonky and starts hitting ~17 volts the 
dash bulbs and dome light in closed cars seem to burn out rapidly. If 
possible, check your charging rate by measuring the voltage across the 
battery terminals with the engine running at 2000 rpm. It should be 15 volts 
or less, and stabilize in the 13.5-15 volt realm after a few minutes 
running. Have you noticed the battery using water or that it is emitting 
unusual fumes?

I prefer the original mechanical breaker point regulators to the electronic 
ones if you have the choice, the transistorized units almost always have a 
charge rate higher than desired in my experiences with them but some brands 
may be better than others in this respect.

Hope thats a lead for you, good luck!
Brent Covey