Date:         Sun, 13 Apr 2003 08:52:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Condensor for 90A alternator
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Yesterday I installed a capacitor across the alternator terminals, using the
same size I had installed in the AFM a few years ago (22microfarad, 25V
electrolytic). I haven't installed a new ground yet, nor driven it, so can't say
if any change is apparent. The idle still has the odd miss, so I doubt it has
made any difference.

Two questions:
Bentley shows a nice stock condensor for the 90A alternator, but of course
this is missing on mine. I'm worried the thin conductors on the capacitor
will not stand up, so I'd rather get this condensor if I can find it. Any ideas
where to get one?

The two wire connector for the O2 sensor appears to have two "probe
contacts" to allow for checking when the circuit is connected. I stuck my
digital VM in these and registered a very low voltage at idle, engine cold.
(something like 0.02V ). Does anyone have the correct range of values for
the O2 sensor? Bentley suggests the only way to test is with a CO meter.
Since my mileage is ok at about 12liters/100km, or 23 mpg imperial /
20mpg US, I suspect it is functioning somewhat. (mileage for mixed
driving, highway should be better).

Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
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