Andrew,
I still have that alternator that you grabbed for me, I have not got around
to putting it in my car so if you want to buy it back for the same price let
me know.
Lochie
>From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: alternator wont charge
>Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:03:24 +1000
>
>Andrew,
>
>Prince of Darkness model 15AC - outputs a massive 28 amps usually for as
>short a time as possible after the warranty runs out. These are very
>unreliable and usually the culprit is the regulator, but if it's original
>the brushes are probably shot.
>
>These alternators just aren't worth fixing and I'd be very surprised if you
>can buy a new one for a Datto these days. Unless you are restoring a 1600
>Aussie production model to original spec I'd suggest you hot foot down to
>your local Upull and grab a 55 amp Bosch from a Bluebird either L20 or CA20
>and bolt on some real power. You'll have to get the correct fan belt for
>the
>Bosch as the Lucas uses a V section belt (V559 or something) I can't
>remember the number for the Bosch but Stanza L16 or Bluebird L20 without
>a/cond is the one you need.
>
>regards
>Terry
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andrew Robert
>GREENBURY
>Sent: Sunday, 22 July 2001 9:00 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: alternator wont charge
>
>
>Hi everyone
>
>I have swapped everything from a working car into a new shell - engine,
>wiring loom etc. But now the dash charge light stays on and i dont know
>why. the alt is a lucas 15A model. the manual says the first thing to
>check if this happens is that voltage between the 'IND' wire and ground
>is battery voltage. It isnt - its about 11V, but I have checked that all
>connections are clean and tight many times.
>
>Can anyone please suggest a procedure to figure out what the problem is
>and how to fix it, I would really appreciate it because I am stumped.
>
>Thankyou for any help
>Andrew
>
>
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