1966 Mustang Alternator Fix - Edd China's Workshop Diaries 25

This 1966 Sauterne Gold Mustang is both beautiful and rare but our pony has some gremlins in the electrical system. Randomly flashing lights and a battery that keeps going flat, well, I suppose I'd better get under the bonnet and check out the wiring.
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[@mikenco]

I liked this. No slick edit to the "I've fixed it now" stage, but shows the actual painful process that can be de-bugging old cars!! I think this channel is better than WD ever was! :)

[@stevemulcahy5014]

That's the beauty of KZbin. We don't see so much manufactured drama, not too much of the complete tasks being done, but enough that would bore regular TV audiences/producers yet still interest us! I mean, how many hours of bracket making have we watched during the brilliant videos by Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky build?

[@chrisanilasy]

Definitely agree.

[@yeahitskimmel]

You must be watching the Ant WD cuz I spent my childhood watching Edd step by step rebuild many parts that others would have just replaced I'm talking back to when episodes were 2 parts

[@paulprescott7913]

Most definitely agree . Stupid tv producers have not actually realised that we want content that goes into this kind of detail.

[@stuartd9741]

Thing is..some producers like to create entertainment rather than education. There two separate genres. WD was a bit of both. Whereas EDD can concentrate on the education side.

[@patricktsui_uk]

What I love about this series is that, after reading your book, there is a real feel that your mind is racing at 100mph and that if you could you would have a million projects on the go. Unlike Wheeler Dealers in which it was one project at a time, I do think that these shows are more who you are. I'm really glad that you are sharing the journey of all these different projects with us. Cheers Edd!

[@timw1971]

Ed's "really sorry" face when pausing on the edit message is just so funny. 🤣

[@branon6565]

Actually, that Mustang was built at the Ford Plant that was located about 49 miles south of The City, that being Milpitas, Calif, a smaller city that shares a border with San Jose...my Dad's cousin graduated high school in San Jose in 1964, and immediately went to work on the production line at that plant, so he may well have hand his hands on this very car...after a few years he was drafted into the Army where he served multiple deployments to Vietnam...at 6'8" and 300lbs of muscle, he was a bear of a man and was a Ford man til the day diabetes took him from us in 2018....Love this channel, Edd is a fantastic teacher, I've been fan since the first episode of W.D. I watched here on KZbin years ago....🙂🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I remember Mr Brewer saying EDD would never invest in a good enough production team; how wrong he was as the production quality of this channel is absolutely epic so well done all. As far as the Range Rover is concerned I'd take the engine and necessary components, turbocharge it and make a wild space frame off roader and go up some serious inclines like they do in Iceland

[@fetus2280]

Isnt it a nice thing having the internet and all the learning you could ever want or need at your disposal .. Everyone can learn to Edit video, its actually pretty easy but to be more "advanced" if you will you can learn that too, Free even :) So theres Loads of talent in the industry and many more every day learning and becoming as good and most times Better than . Cheers

[@stuartd9741]

I also think having/working as a team - all with the same goals. Singing from the same hymn sheet so to speak, is another consideration.

[@djyems1021]

It's been 4 years and you're still talking about Mike. Grow up and move on.

[@nickdavison9771]

Totally agree, the content looks great. I also prefer streamed media to cable tv as a medium, all of Edd's videos are now always only a few clicks away at any time of the day. Your space frame idea for the Range Rover would be a good solution to the RR's rust issues.

[@reacey]

Don't know about anyone else, but I'm loving this mini series

[@nscsc]

It's a Mustang isn't it?

[@noeldoran8884]

I am with you there really great production Well Done!!!

[@reacey]

@@nscsc good line

[@BilgePump]

I couldn’t have found this channel soon enough.

[@maxpayne7680]

Loved to watch WD with Edd and love to watch this series. Am I the only one who noticed how Edd turned off and on interior light with he’s hand siting in front of the car 😳😳😳😳 )))))

[@HansDelbruck53]

That MOT on the Rover must be turning into an epic trilogy, ala Lord of the Rings.

[@colinmaynard2879]

Are they allowed to just impound the car being tested? 🤪

[@philallen7626]

I expect the fails and advisories are being complied into several leather-bound volumes

[@jackraine8736]

@@learna393 Piss off im not here for women im here for edd china

[@g60force]

@@jackraine8736 a little bit gay is ok... no homo ;)

[@nscsc]

Lord of the o-rings

[@johnwilliamson847]

As someone who restored a 1965 Coupe Mustang with all the same specs as the one you are working on, I think I will enjoy watching this project. I will resist pointing out the missing bits on the side of the car though. Oh, wait...I just did. If your friend needs a 4th gear, there is a simple way to put of Ford AOD automatic in it and have 3 gears plus an over drive. It all depends on the rear end ratio and how fast they want to cruise down the highway.

[@qaker3]

If only this was the content running on Discovery channel when i was in my young teens. Id loved to see this for 40 mins back then!

[@reginaldzimmerman1238]

I LOVE the long-arm conceit! Hilarious. Push a switch that's at least a foot further than even Edd's arm could reach. It's great!

[@eddchina]

Well spotted, Sir!

[@markc1921]

It's Mr Tickle!

[@peterashman1670]

@@eddchina Go go gadget arms 😆

[@sdavifcom]

Perhaps, if that mechanics job don't work out, you could play Reed Richards in the next Fantastic Four movie.

[@diegocella6791]

It will never happen again! Somthing flashes on screen... Love this man!

[@tpseeker3367]

Was a Thanks from the Editors, Pixies wanting pudding with their bread & water, subscribe & patreon push

[@Neoviper240]

I miss the older wheeler dealers but I am really liking the new Edd China show

[@freespiritnufc5661]

You just know Ed was a champion of the vintage game operation 😜

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

My wife suggested "...and that clearly is a job for another day" as the trigger for my Drinking Game! This means I get one shot per episode ! Bugger!

[@63sgjunior]

You just need a big swallow problem solved. 😁

[@stevel5504]

Cruising car parks late at night, flashing headlights, sounds like this owner has an interesting hobby 😂

[@gideon_uk9754]

I could quite easily develop a benevolent addiction to these videos. I don't have the faintest clue what you're on about most of the time as I know zilch about cars - nevertheless, I find watching these videos so relaxing. 👍

[@clint.87]

Good to see Mr China appreciating the muscle

[@chadritchey1427]

My dad had a ‘66 mustang with a 289 hypo. I spent my young childhood in that car. I think it is the only convertible I have ever been in.

[@michaelbruns473]

The flickering on/off is caused by the combination of aging headlight switch (which incorparates a thermal circuit breaker) and the addition of European-Spec halogen headlamps. These draw more amps than the original US -Spec Sealed beams. The one solution that solves both problems - and also increases headlight brightness - is to add a relay setup. Most European Mustang dealers offer a ready made harness to solve this problem.

[@eddchina]

Don’t worry, it’s a job for another day and I already have the parts…

[@tomasrosalesr]

@@eddchina Nice! 😃

[@juergenstraub]

Thats what I was thinking as well Michael. I installed the relays.

[@peterkelly250]

Yes this era Fords had issue with flickering headlights and the tremal circuit breaker was the issue and were replaced under warranty. 🙂 Bit late to do a warranty claim, so you will need to buy one. 👍

[@janosnagyj.9540]

@@eddchina How I hate to hear this phrase at the end of every show :) That means another week of waiting for the next one...

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Nice car, but if it just was a fastback.....Love the Edd China channel, this guy knows his stuff. I re-learn alot of things watching him...

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Maybe in the wrong place but Edd loved your chat on late break show so laidback. I did know I shared so many experience with you and never met you. 🙂

[@jolyoncaplin747]

My goodness, Edd... you were so cool-headed, when the little light-show suddenly happened under the bonnet! In my electronics teaching, I have taught through a few things like that but... I'd carry on reasonably calmly but the heart would be bumping!!

[@RudeboyMoto]

I know you've got long arms Edd but thats stretching them a bit to say you pushed the interior light door switch from sitting at the front, especially considering the length of the mustangs bonnet... great episode as always.

[@glynjones8187]

I had exactly the same thought. Never get into a boxing match with Mr China. 😂🤣

[@crankypants4509]

Activate extendEDD arms!

[@MyChrisable]

Yup yup

[@peterashman1670]

Go go gadget arms 😆

[@trizvanov]

Edd's telescoping arms to the rescue!

[@stevemcrichards8768]

Old cars, worn out parts, electrical connections weaken; it's a labor of love really.

[@lafolia65]

One of the main reasons I like watching this series is that compared to other's, this series Is well edited and directed. No bells and whistles, no annoying high beat music, no editing cuts, no movement or shaking of the camera and no over exaggerated acting. Pure old school television is the way to go. P. S The choice of "elevator music" in this episode is a delight.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

As a child, my parents had a '65 Mustang; so it was really fun seeing items I had nearly forgotten about: the key on the steering column, the hanging air conditioner, and so on... a real blast from the past. Thank you

[@Stefonius]

It's nice to see Edd in a car with some headroom. As a 6'5" guy, I'm always crammed into vehicles with my skull against the headliner and my knees to either side of the steering wheel. Edd is even taller than me, and it pains me to see him shoved mercilessly into tiny British and European cars all the time.

[@madcarew5168]

At 6'4" I'm used to being level with the B pillar...cars should be a sensible size!!

[@mohamedshahabdeen6091]

Hi Edd love your show ! This is absolutely brilliantient , I have been watching since you were with Wheeler dealers,this latest show of your is much better than Wheeler Dealers.Its great to see you back in action,Cheers

[@ukrider4288]

Love Edd china the amount his helped me fix even since his wheeler dealers days always followed this man makes things so simple and I was already competent but that sed no one knows it all we all learn from each other great work would love to see you do some driving challenges from time to time tho like the end of wheeler dealers shake down after the cars done but where you actually get to drive

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Edd, your channel is by far one of the best and most informative online. I've learned more about charging systems in the first 20 minutes of this video than my previous 20+ years of working on cars. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. Now hopefully I can get my own old car and put some of this wonderful information to good use.

[@Everything_Evan]

That electrical flame was awesome I had to watch it a few times 😆

[@jeanhawken4482]

The world between motor mechanic/auto electrics, older models cars with their unique developments drew many a descriptive narrative in our garage.

[@stevekirby7333]

The headlights are wired though the switch which definitely limits the current. I have an aftermarket relay kit that quite simply plugs into the existing headlight connector and takes the load off the switch on my '66 Mustang. Power tap off of the starter relay. Makes for much brighter and more consistent headlights. Especially when using halogen lamps. The car wasn't actually built in San Francisco. It was probably built in the factory in Milpitas (which is now a shopping mall) about 40 miles south of SF. When the factory was built it was an unincorporated area near to San Jose, so these are commonly called San Jose cars. The plant code is R as the northern California plant was originally in Richmond CA to the east of SF and north of San Jose. And the R code was retained when the factory moved. On of the folks in our local Mustang club actually worked in both factories during the transition.

[@jimurrata6785]

San Jose was the district sales office the car was built for. You can decode this from the "DSO" box of the door jamb sticker being 72

[@shakalpb1164]

SO glad that you finally have your own show

[@destructionnl8165]

I've been a mechanic for15 years now, and i've always learned that a good charge is between 13 and 14.4volts. And a car should always charge, even when the engine is running idle.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

Now in the 2020 and beyond, we have "smart alternators" which on purpose drop the alternator output down, after a certain number of parameters are met. I neither pretend to understand it, and certainly don't like it. Plus, it would make adding something like a solar charger to an overland rig quite cumbersome.

[@daledassel5658]

Ive gone to a 100 amp one-wire alternator. No problems now.

[@rhys180606]

Yes OK. Carry on with that

[@jyvben1520]

@@mcoffroadinaz4075 protecting the battery from too many charges probably ...

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

@@jyvben1520 as it was explained to me, just another way to eek out the last bit of fuel mileage.

[@mshafer2006]

I had to screenshot that frame just so I could read it. Lol. Very well done. Very well done indeed.

[@kenadair7463]

Edd, The flashing lights (I'm assuming headlights) are usually the sign of a failing headlamp switch. Ford ran direct battery voltage to the switch and then out to the headlights. A new Headlamp switch and adding a relay circuit (to use the switch as an exciter for the lights), will solve any future flashing headlights. The amperage usually melts the terminals in the switch and the plug (on the harness to the switch). Old Ford mechanic here, having repaired a few of these Mustangs, back in the day. Keep up the great job. Enjoy your videos.

[@LTJohn]

I love this channel and in love the fact that Ed is still showing how he does repairs and how he goes into detail with everything and I really wish that discovery or another Network would sign him up for his own show because he more than deserves it!!! 😇

[@googleuser2170]

Love all your content lately. Your channel is really becoming a must-watch. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@knowledgebyte]

Once I was driving down from Mombasa on a long road past all the tea paddies. The alternator started to pack up. I managed to wangle the pins on the back of the alternator and use a paper clip to get us enough juice to keep the battery alive. Cool video Edd. Nice throaty V8. Revs quickly. Must have a race set if pistons in there.

[@jakespeed63]

Top job! i still feel that it should be charging into the mid 13 volts. would be fun if Mike Brewer popped into the workshop, one time, just for a cup of tea. Keep these coming, very good content. JT: Orlando, FLA p.s. my mate Paul, from Poole has a great picture taken with you at Goodwood.

[@gwengo4167]

What a beautiful car 😍 I really love the look of the 67 Shelby GT500, bit of a dream car of mine. These American muscle cars are amazing

[@roybm3124]

Amazing camerawork when filming connecting the wiring on that alternator.

[@interdiction2]

Anyone else notice that Edd seems to have inordinately long arms if he could reach a door switch from the side of the engine bay? Is it just the magic of editing or is Mrs Edd a very lucky woman? 😁😁

[@jethroseghers1]

Oh man, I went through this same exact exercise when I replaced my 60 amp alternator with an after market one wire alternator a year ago. Brings back memories.

[@theroadtrips]

Ahhhh, my weekly dose of Edd AND he has a Mustang on the show, double joy!

[@robschaffer2189]

Hey Edd, You'll surely have sorted the lights before you get to reading this, but the fault likely lies in the headlight switch. I see the car has H4 or similar halogen lamps and the flashing is relatively steady (fancy "Edditing" aside). The switch has an internal circuit breaker and any lamp with more draw than the factory sealed beams will trip the breaker and cause the headlights to flash. Sometimes replacing the switch is enough but on all the old Fords I've worked on I have put in relays so the headlight switch only controls a small current. I look forward to seeing your findings and fix though! Loved the Grease Junkie book BTW, so many parallels to my automotive journey! My mom had the patience of Job as well with all of my projects cluttering the yard...

[@jimferry3509]

Ed, good to see you again. I always enjoyed your view point.

[@EsraMusti61]

Ed China nice to see you again, i hope you will make more films 💪🏻👌

[@ImranShaikh-nh6bp]

We love your videos Edd. Love from India. ✌✌✌✌

[@ricardocorazon4236]

Although it is beyond my poor electronics knowledge, I have had a great time watching your struggle with the Mustang's electrical system. The perfect subtitles. Greetings from Jaén (Andalusia, Spain).

[@cliff8669]

As a fan of the old Wheeler Dealer, I watched because of Edd China. Seeing him while he explained what he was doing was the best part of the show. Any fool can buy a car on it's last legs. It takes a wizard with the wrenches to back it back to life. Edd is such a person. Glad I found this.

[@tomhoyer2313]

Cracking good job Ed. I had a 1966 Comet. It shared the same gear as this. The wires like to corrode with all those open connectors. I taped mine to keep out the moisture and it helped. I also soldered the wires into the push on connectors. I like the separate voltage regulators. Great show Ed.

[@thechickenclub3801]

Can I just say a big thank you for your series of KZbin video's. I now have a reason to look forward to Fridays. Cheers Edd

[@tonycole9620]

I love the camera work and music selection on this show.

[@francfalco9375]

Funny, i thought the non-edited full experience pace of the format would be a bit tedious, but compared to most other shows that cut from half done to a finished project, I love the pace, thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Its almost like i'm in the workshop too, lending a hand! Keep 'em coming Mr C!

[@julesmatthews2178]

How can ppl not like this video Edd you are a legend 😎

[@Zayllyaz]

Ha sorry I was one of the few that had to pause for the "secret message", you'll have to blame shows like the Skid Factory for that, they hide stuff like that purposely and have me keyed in ready to pause and check. For anyone wondering how the "" keys will move frame by frame on youtube and its really helpful for that kinda stuff.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

I seen the secret message flash but didn't care enough to pause it to read. its cool though that there is a feature to go frame by frame.

[@TheDistur]

Chasing electrical gremlins is always fun. For certain definitions of fun.

[@DoubleZeroGarage]

@Edd China, Absolutely loving the workshop diaries. Regarding the flickering headlamps, check the headlamp switch, had the same issue on my 1973 Ford Ranchero years ago. Ford headlamp switches of that era have something similar to a set of points inside the switch, when the internals of the switch break down, they overheat, the points inside the switch housing open to allow the internals to cool down, as soon as they do, the points close allowing the lights to come back on , at which point they overheat again and the process starts all over again. Hope this helps

[@Wok_Agenda]

Hi, welcome to the Mustang 🐎

[@EleanorPeterson]

Yay, Merkin horsie? 🐴 Not my cup of tea, really. If it were a Bronco I'd describe it as 'a bucking pain in the behind'. 🙃

[@ohamn1]

I love your show, Edd! This is absolutely brilliant! 😍 👍

[@ogee_carpentry]

Great explanations and details to the repairs as always, great work Edd and team.

[@jeffprice6421]

I used to have a caspian Blue 1987 Range Rover. Beautiful car. NIghtmare electrics. I wish I still had that car. Just beautiful.

[@nillaguerilla]

As a mustang owner I've enjoyed this series. #MilwaukeeChristmas

[@notny411]

funny to see an 8mm wrench on an early mustang alternator nut. thanks for doing a show an one of the american classics Edd!

[@brianjay692]

Same as 5/16” 🤷‍♂️

[@chinawheels3558]

Note from the Edit department : well done for noticing this good of you to go to the trouble of pausing just to read our secret message. Patreons, we really appreciate your support but the Pixies would like pudding with their bread and water so if you haven't already please become a Patreon. Also subscribe, like, subscribe it's great when you help us by telling KZbin you like the show. Enough from us next time.... It will NEVER happen again ^ ^ Lovely !

[@AlexSwavely]

There's another diy channel who does that on purpose in every video. Quite fun.

[@alem666]

24:00. 👀

[@vk3hau]

@Terry Holderbaum Slow the video down in the YT settings to 0.25 speed, easier to pause at the right frame.

[@OzKittyboi]

I took the advice of a fellow patron to read this note, myself. Just listening to Edd slowed down, it sounds like he's playing the drinking game with the rest of us, lol. Brilliant!

[@KeithJewell]

@Terry Holderbaum If you are on desktop you can use comma and period to step one frame at a time.

[@simonsteedman1133]

Keep them coming Edd

[@GeoffreyMH]

I am so glad Edd finds these intermittent electrical faults tricky... so it's not just me!

[@stevesrover]

I helped a mate the other month chase a fault with his car and it turned out to be a loose wire. Took all day. But the weird thing is the coil gave off so much noise, it looked like the circuit we were trying to fix was getting a current! I learned a lot that day!

[@Crockabock]

Wow. ED is unreal. He truly gets to show his talents. I'm completely list but I'll get use to it and learn from Ed. Thank you Ed!!!

[@christopherspeck9938]

Stanndard ignition products are quality parts.....although like anything else there is always the possibility of a defective part. Love the show! Keep up the great work!

[@davecaselli1957]

Right. Blue Streak even -- top of the line from Standard Products.

[@brianjay692]

I tend to stick with OEM when possible. Imitation parts are often only good for “cursing up a Blue Streak” if you know what I mean. There was a time in my life when I enjoyed turning wrenches much more than I do now and maybe felt different back then. Now I’d rather spend more for OEM equivalent quality (when possible) and do the job only once. Have you ever checked out “The Car Wizard’s” YT channel? He often talks about certain categories of parts (O2 and MAF sensors for example) where he only uses OEM.

[@Rickyboy707]

Early '65 models (they were called '64 1/2) had a generator (or dyno as you call it) and came with the lights you point out in the dashboard at about 3:49. Subsequent 1965 Mustangs changed to alternators, and the "GEN" light now read "ALT". Only The '65 GT had the gauges but all Mustangs after that came with gauges as well. Interesting fact: the dashboard bezel came directly out of the Ford Falcon for 1965. Also, once the switch was made to alternators, no Mustang came equipped with generators.

[@psirider]

A good amount of the rest of the car came from the falcon too. It was built on a falcon chassis after all.

[@philtowle4683]

Dynamo

[@Rickyboy707]

@@psirider I own a '65 Mustang. Another fun fact: when you remove the center of the horn ring "Falcon Sprint" appears underneath.

[@ultimate_fanboy6891]

Edd your chanell has skyrocheted to the top on my youtube list of favorite car related mechanic alongside car s.o.s ,chris fix. Love your content ,hope you get to 1 milion subs until end of the year ,greetings from Romania and wish all the best forward for the channel.

[@jasonbarron9585]

Love the long arm stretch to the door switch : )

[@dorcusmallorcus6450]

Nice camera work and editing at the start there. Classic shots.

[@gzbhow]

I know you are tall, but there is no way you can reach from the front of the fender around to the door switch. The magic of editing!!

[@catdaddy9626]

😏

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That’s a very nice looking car and I like the gold paint colour 👍👍

[@harrypotter4309]

First time I've watched this channel. The Mustang drew me in, as I have one that has a charging problem, but nowhere near as odd as this one !!

[@irmanoval7750]

Iconic Mustang Edd ... 👍

[@kevinisaac9139]

very interesting video Edd looking forward to the flashing head lights

[@g60force]

perhaps the show could use a nicely rounded tea-lady? PS: that's how Rich Rebuild did it with occasional Leenda showing up!

[@jimurrata6785]

The Ford headlight switch has a self resetting breaker incorporated. It's probably flashing in sync with the alternator spiking to ~17V.

[@danielchandler3468]

Got to say Edd your mate has got a beautiful looking ford Mustang 289

[@hughbarton5743]

Had the Lucas company had the opportunity to hire you around 1950, the British auto industry might have survived....Sorry, that was probably judgemental, but here in the USA we have always had a lasting suspicion of any electrical stuff that came in English cars... Love your show..... I was at one time thought to be a pretty fair mechanic..but that's because nobody over here knew of you....more, please! Thank you so much....

[@jimurrata6785]

16-18V is going to boil the battery. 14.3 is pretty normal for an alternator to bring a 12V lead/acid battery to full charge. There are a couple of different ways these first generation alternators are meant to be wired. It depends if the car has an ammeter or an indicator light. So, the missing indicator wire is not really the issue. More often over charging problems are because the case of the regulator is not grounded to the fender (in the case of a respray) Edit: and I should watch to the end before commenting... 💩

[@MrHimer12]

Not about a mustang but maybe some interesting facts for someone curious. "16-18V is going to boil the battery" - prolonged exposure yes but for me it needs further explanation so I'll give proper one. Typical flooded lead acid battery should have electrolyte density of 1.28g/cm3 but you won't get that density from an alternator which charges at 14.2 - 14.7V depending on alternator and its regulation. Modern flooded lead acid batteries incorporate calcium, mostly they are Ca/Ca and those batteries to fully charge require voltage of 16.2V to 16.5V to get that density. But hey you're going to say that it's going to boil the battery down. Well here it comes to the charging device and to achieve that voltage and in commblock we just used "rectifying unit" - transformer with Graetz rectifying bridge or to be cheap even with only one half of sinevave rectified. Due to characteristics of lead acid battery - it's not a perfect capacitor but it act's like it so the battery will have it's voltage raised according to what transformer outputs but also when being almost full the current in ending phase will be so low that it won't boil this battery down but it will cause water electrolisys which is part a acid. Gassing is minimal, but visible if you have access to the cell, of course it will start losing water but that would probably take few days, even if you kept typical Ca/Ca battery 10 hrs longer it wouldn't make it lose water yet. But wait there's more - Boiling lead acid battery myth comes from the type of flooded lead acid battery used in the era of Iron Curtain I don't remember what exact mineral was used there now but they had lower charging voltage if I remeber good 14.1V or 14.2V max. They produced hydrogen heavily with nasty smell and gassed very aggresive so when they were plugged in to rectifying unit which usually on commblock had output of 16-17V depending on winding of transformer well then yes there is your myth explanation. Today old commblock rectyfing unit is a great charger for flooded lead acid batteries both capped and "maintenace free". Maintenance free are just flooded with no access to cells. In calcium based batteries if you take it from daily running vehicle max density was 1.22-1.24g/cm3 - it was undercharged. People today play safe/lazy game and you can charge it with automated charger to around that numbers in density but in the long run most I see those type of batteries dead in 2 years, those charged with automated chargers slightly longer. Ideally flooded lead acid battery should be charged fully every 3 months to prolong it's life but if you charge it before winter/summer to full it will greatly improve life of that battery anyway. What I intended to also explain here is when you leave typical flooded lead acid battery undercharged it will start degrading way faster than it should have due to temporary cell oxidation which can be removed by properly charging but left for too long - cell oxidation is permanent. I have "maintenance free" Varta silver line 52Ah for my 1.6 Vauxhall Astra from 1995 and it's going 6 years now, I have drilled holes on top and capped them back but to be sure I wait 24 hours from charge and measure density with aerometer. There are also Gel/AGM - gel has slightly lower enging charge voltage so be careful here. AGM? - leave them in car or ups they will be 100% satisfied. Flooded lead acid batteries are tricky also cheap so easily replacable. Taking a bit of care and some knowledge make them durable but most people will go for them because of price and produce toxic waste instead. Why care while I can buy new one for cheap and throw old one away?

[@jimurrata6785]

@@MrHimer12 That's all very interesting! I can only speak from my personal experiences with common lead acid batteries and alternator charging back when the type shown were in common use and _none_ of the automotive batteries were sealed. Driving around with much more than 14.8V flowing _would_ boil your battery and/or warp the plates (resulting in a dead cell) Also, I think you mean _sulphation_ , as the electrolyte is sulphuric acid. This will build up on the plates of an undercharged battery and reduce the ability of ions to migrate. Some people say this can be prevented with a chelating agent like EDTA, but I have never tried this.

[@nickdavison9771]

Driving on the right side of the road.. Either Edd is overseas, or he finally got the MOT failure list for Range Rover and it's driven him over the edge...

[@darkshadowsx5949]

he was driving on both sides of the road so its hard to tell. probably because of the camera car and traffic. he did mention California climate though.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

Just looked it up and apparently there is a town in the UK called California. its on the coast east of Norwich. they probably think they're funny.

[@nigill7081]

Never saw wheeler dealer on TV in Australia, watched it on KZbin, without Ed it doesn't work, great to see you back.

[@jimsmith9912]

I love watching Edd at work. He's a genius!!! Great work Edd. You are a very smart man. Thanks again. Regards, Jim.

[@KrivchikovDA]

Hi from Russia!

[@jonnewman6332]

Aaaahhhhh. The joy of Friday afternoon.

[@fransb8543]

A lot more of all the things that made wheeler dealers great, without the manufactured buying and selling drama. Watching Edd's tinkering has been such a staple component of my life since early adulthood, and getting to enjoy new episodes every week or so is just a lovely treat. Keep the good stuff coming, Edd.

[@ammagato]

Questo modello di Mustang è il più bello, il più equilibrato come linea, il più elegante!

[@luboskopecky6717]

Sounds disgustingly awesome ... ;-)

[@eddchina]

It’s that deep rumble…

[@captainsergeant]

Back in the mid to late 1990's I had a 1967 Mustang Fastback with a regulator that had the opposite issue - it allowed the system to over charge. One time I came out of a gas station and merged onto the freeway at a high rate of speed and blew my stereo in the process! Turns out 12 volt appliances do not appreciate 18+ volts.

[@MattBrownbill]

I remember blowing both headlights on one journey, when the regulator packed up on my Renault. Not very helpful!

[@carlosodio7770]

I love you are working on a Mustang 66 that's my dream car and it's interesting to see how the charge system works, thank you for the great explanation Edd. P. S. I saw the secret message, it's funny to see it

[@kedydavidson547]

Greetings from Japan. I have F100 truck with the same problem for the headlights blinking. I replaced the switch, then the issues went away! This video game me a big hint to reduce the radio noise, my truck have no condenser from the regulator..Thank you🇬🇧🇯🇵

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Always need a test drive 😁

[@shatter71]

Built at the San Jose factory in what is now known as Milpitas.

[@twistabob]

I missed your mechanical genius glad your back to in on a free platform

[@patrickrooney5130]

Good to see you back on the air edd. Good luck in the future mate.