All Lights are Pulsating

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pgnavy

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What do you guys think....ALL lights in my 87 V1500 have a very slight but noticeable pulsation; headlights, dome light, etc. The pulsing does not go fast or slower as I rev the engine, its just a constant slow rolling pulse. The battery is 12 months old and cranks the engine very well, clean terminals, and I completely rebuilt the alternator last year with many new internal electrical parts and bearings. Any ideas for me to start checking? This is not a daily driver, but i use it a few times a month, and it stays garaged.
thx in advance. Paul
 

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Terminal corrosion?
 
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....also you have to wear high heel shoes and wide collared silk shirts half unbuttoned to drive it...
 

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Sounds like one diode on one phase of the alternator has gone bye-bye.
 

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Does it do it when the engine is not running? It's probably the voltage regulator. I've seen it once before on a Delco on a 4 cyl. Changed the regulator and the oscillation went away.
 

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OK, I am buying the Delco 12SI alternator rebuild kit (again) that includes the diode trio and the regulator....$24. Will give these a try. thx Paul
 

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