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1971 Mach 1 429 AT power windows, Ac, rear defrost.......PURPLE!
Went to the races this weekend and ran 4 or 5 times, plus did a long slow parade lap and drove there and home. By the time I got back home, I could smell the acid in the battery, and it was super hot when I shut it down and felt it. Everything is new...battery, alternator, regulator and wiring. Any ideas? Any better systems? Thanks!

 
Big block cars had a battery heat shield

Go to 429megasite to find what they look like

You probably need to make something

 
Have you taken any voltage measurements at the battery? What kind of charging system is in place? Chuck

 
Sounds like the voltage regulator may be faulty and continuously charging.
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Been there, even with new stuff.

I know that smell anywhere ;)

 
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