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    M880 hot starting problem.

    Doesn't matter now, but just so you know. There were no relays in the wiring system, the just ran the hot wire for any key on systems straight through the ignition switch. This set up can generate a lot of heat, add a little age and the switch resistance goes up very quickly. I would guess that...
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    M880 hot starting problem.

    So the electrical system on theses things was not the best. It was mostly from the fifties and they just keep adding things on as need. So it cant really handle the loads that are created by the alternator. So your problem could be a few things related to this. First I would just replace the...
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    Alternator Overcharging maybe?

    Update - I went and double checked my battery passed a load test with flying colors. I also check my remote voltage and it came up the same as the battery. So I think I can rule out any wire fault. Lastly I did find this page last night (http://www.allpar.com/fix/codes/sensors/charging.html)...
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    Alternator Overcharging maybe?

    I have a 77 M885 got it about a year ago and have slowly been fixing this and that as time allows. My current problem is it maybe over charging and I can't figure out why. So this is what I have, at idle I get 12.5-13 volt at the battery which is to be expected with a 70s charging system, but...
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