Ah thanks for the correction Glen. I thought he was running an alternator and so I envisioning all things pertaining to alternators.
Well then you're right Glen - if there is a problem with the generator, he needs to keep mind that generators only charge at around 3000 rpm and above so extended city driving at lower rpms won't do much for you. Checking the voltage coming out of the regulator is key here. If it's charging, then I agree with the shorted cell. I dealt with one in my bus for 18 months including starting my engine with a wire back by the battery (remember those days? :)) until I actually put a meter on it and found 11.x volts. A new battery took care of the problem and I even had a warranty on the old one so I got a replacement for free! Anyway, if the voltage regulator is working, then suspect is the battery. If the voltage regulator is not working, then it's either the regulator or the generator. What should the output be Glen on an unregulated generator at 3000 rpm or above? Erin _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
