Hi folks,
1964 FHC converted to alternator.All worked fine for years. Out the other night, charging seems to be 'sporadic'......what are the easy, first things to check?
Thanks
Checking charging system
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david muir
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#2
1. Swap out the 4TR regulator with a known good one - they are fairly cheap. 2. Check all connections obviously.
3. It could be the diode pack failing. Put a test meter across the battery and start the car, rev to about 2,000 rpm and you should be seeing 14.7v
3. It could be the diode pack failing. Put a test meter across the battery and start the car, rev to about 2,000 rpm and you should be seeing 14.7v
David Jones
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david muir
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#3 Charging
Thanks David, 'twas a dirty contact! Funnily enough it's so long since I did the alternator conversion that I'd forgotten that I'd used a 'more modern' alternator('70s mini) with internal voltage regulation!
Anyway, all is well although I think I'll change to a voltmeter.
David
Anyway, all is well although I think I'll change to a voltmeter.
David
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