Thanks Terry
So the problem is with the alternator and not the wiring?? The manual
suggested that the voltage between the 'IND' wire and ground should be
battery voltage, and if it is a bit low look to the wiring before the
alternator. I measured 11V, but didnt know how this circuit works in
order to figure out how to fix it. So plonking on a new alt will rectify
this 'IND' to ground voltage also then??
Thanks
Andrew (who doesnt know much about alternators)
On Sun, 22 Jul 2001, Terry Rudd wrote:
> 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-----
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> 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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