You could have a dead spot on your communitator or a bad diode. You could check the alternator out on the local NAPA test bench first. Some NAPA stores don't have the diagram to hook up a Vanagon Alternator so try to get the test wire diagram before you go. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Ovregaard" <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: Alternator died
> Hi all, > > Yesterday the 2 external voltage regulators arrived and I installed the > first one in my 90 and it worked great. My digital charger/tester went > from 0% on the alternator test to 103% when the regulator was maxed > out. I then backed it off to 100% or about 14.2V. > > Then I did the same for my 84. Fired up the engine, turned on the > headlights and !!!!!!!!???????????????RPS#$^%#^%^%@#! The alt. output > was 0 and the voltage was 12.5 and dropping! Put the old regular in and > same thing. Checked the connections, brushes, contacts and tried again. > Same thing! No output. > > Now, before I go and spring for a rebuilt alt., I thought I should > write you guys for any suggestions. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > > Keith Ovregaard > 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged Camper > 90 Westy Syncro (No name yet for the pastel white box) |
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