At 09:18 PM 6/3/02 -0500, Bill Miller wrote: >problem dos - 12 volts at run, 11 volts (max) with headlights, no highbeams >at all now?, and when the turn signals blink, the volt gauge goes back and >forth between 11-7 volts. Fun, huh? Bad generator? Do they "loose" their >polarization? Should I repolarize first? Only drive during the daytime?
Check the voltage regulator first. With a volt meter you can do a few quick checks to see if the regulator or generator is giving you trouble. If it's the regulator, then you can adjust it usually. If it's the generator, you'll need a replacement or convert to an alternator. Here's a link for checking voltage regulators. It's become one of the most visited pages on my site- it's been discovered by early gas engine tractor enthusiasts who use the same voltage regulator setups. http://www.ponypics.com/spitfire/regulator.html -Vegaman Dan --------------------- This message has been sent by Dan Canaan, aka Flinthoof. All content is copyrighted by this individual for better or for worse, especially if there is mint involved. We thank you for your support. Please give mint to your local Mint Cross Center. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
