Guys,
I did check out the voltages. The initial voltage at the battery terminals
before starting was 11.68 volts which I think is a bit on the lower side. On
starting the voltage does climb up to over 12 volts and goes around 14 volts on
revving.
This weekend I may go around changing the alternator, saying goodbye to the
'modified charging system'. That would be sweet!
Might need help as far as the connections go. Dont think there would be
much to worry as my current non-VW generator has four connections like the VW
alt has. One connector with three terminals and one round clip which fits onto
a stud connector. The VW unit has a three pin connector plus a stud connector.
Guess I just have to figure out where the three connections should go.
Would be consulting the tech manuals and doing a bit of detective work
under the rear seat to get clues.
Just wait for my shout if I get stuck anywhere!!
Regards,
Asad
Karachi, Pakistan.
> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:00:28 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
> [email protected]> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Starting probs in my 68
> bug.> > Hi, Asad,> > If your voltage regulator is working, the alternator
> should top out > around 14 - 14.5 volts after you reach the RPM that the
> alternator can > actually generate at. If the voltage keeps climbing with
> RPM, something > is wrong, and you will end up boiling the battery dry after
> a few days.> > Chuck Kuecker> > asad ishaque wrote:> > Guys,> > > > Here is
> the progress I have to report. > > > > Got a new battery. Its rated at 65
> Ampere Hours. Its in the bug and Im having no probs. Have taken a drive to
> work in the dark and the bug performed normally.> > > > However, I find that
> the readings I take from the voltmeter after having a drive are still in the
> range of around 11.90 Volts. I dont think thats healthy as some have already
> pointed out. The readings with the engine on and at idle are in the range of
> 12.50 volts. On!
revving it goes to above 14 volts. Havent revved it really hard but I think
it would go upto 15 volts.> > > > Got the car rechecked by the battery shop
guy. He took some readings with his voltmeter and said all was well. > > > >
Any checks or readings I should take and report here???> > > > i have to
install the VW alternator soon. The new battery has a full guarantee for the
month of April, then it would be part exchange till five more months. I should
be doing all experimentation in this period!!> > > > Thanks to all.> > > > > >
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