Actually, if the voltage checks low, you can usually get a few more years/ months out of the alternator by simply putting in a new brush/ regulator assembly. Don't even need to take out the alternator! Not very much money, either. Al Brase jimt wrote: >I have seen some diesel that wouldnąt start cold if the glow plug circuit >couldnąt get enough current. Clean the battery terminal and inside the >connector. Get it running and then check the voltage at the battery. You >should be getting about 13.6 or higher for most applications. If >considerable less check the connections at the starter terminal and clean >them. The heavy lug of the starter terminal is where the alternator >connects to the battery cable. This is a loose connection and corrosion >point that gets missed often. If voltage is still low get the alternator >tested at a flaps if you donąt have a tester. >jimt > > > |
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