1980 long bed charge light

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  1. Mini Truck love

    Mini Truck love Newbie

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    Hi guys! I am having issues with my charging system? My charge light was on and I could hear fluctuations in blower motor speed and see headlights dimming and getting bright.

    I replaced my voltage regulator and the charge light went off for the most part, it will barely flicker while the vehicle is running. And I can hear the VR clicking when the charge light flickers with the headlights.
    The charge light also will flash on for a sec when turning off the vehicle.

    I tested the battery and alternator and the test said battery and alternator are good but i have bad diodes. Where are the diodes located. Is the cylindrical item that the lone blue wire from the VR goes to it? and if not what is that?
    Anything else I should be looking for?

    Thank you in advance!
     
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    Check the connections and make sure they are clean. Could be the Alt is getting weak if its an old piece
     
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    Checked all the connections and they were good, alternator is also newer. But I found an electronic VR and it seems to like it more than the mechanical one.
     

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