Electrical problem. 1964 1/2 Mustang?

Question

I have a 1964 1/2 Mustang that has a Generator rather than an alternator. The generator is in working order, but for some reason the battery keeps draining. I am not sure what kills the battery. I unhooked the radio that was directly hooked to the battery, so this is not the problem. I only drive the car once or twice a week, for about 10 miles. Any ides what this could be?

Answer 1

I would get an amp meter on the positive terminal and look for a amperage draw with the key off. If you have one, then just pull fuses one at a time(not that many in a 64 Mustang fuse box) until it quits showing the draw. Then figure out what is shorted on that circuit. Never learned a better way on the old beasts.

Note: Your fuel tank gage is not fused, keep that in mind! Almost forgot that!

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Answer 2

if you're getting a sixty 4 a million/2 and it has a V-8 in it, 3 belongings you need to comprehend. a million. that is both a 260 2 barrel or a 289 4 barrel, in reality a similar engine block. For those of you in the "youthful" team, it really is a 5.0. 2. Ford Motor organization never produced a 1964 or 1964 a million/2 Mustang. they're easily 1965 Mustangs that were released in March 1964 to work out how the conventional public took to them. 3. because it stands, with the horsepower to weight ratio of a first gen Mustang and a smallblock, it already is going quick sufficient to kill you.

Answer 3

Generators need a relay to disconnect from the elctrical system when the engine is off.