In that case , at least take the belt off the Alt first and spin the alternator by hand .. see how the bearings are for roughness or play. Iwas going to suggest taking it to an electrical rebuilder or a FLAPS for test, though I would trust a 'real' electrical rebuildershop a lot more. scott www.turbovans.com On 10/19/2012 9:00 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > This usually indicates the brushes in the alternator are worn out. It is > also possible the bearings are worn or there could be a wiring problem. Go > for the brushes first. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > WILLIAM WITZ > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 8:30 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Alternator and oxy lights blink > > Hello all: David I hope you are feeling much better. My little problem is > that my alternator and oxy lights flash faintly over 2600 rmps the voltage > is good at > 14.25 volts. The van does not miss or run rough. I am driving a 1984 inline > 4 .I added a ground wire to the alternator but it lights still can be seen > dimly Maybe I am asking to much of a 28 year old van? We just got back from > a 700 mile trip to the south coast and everything else was fine. Has anybody > experienced this? Thanks for your time. > Bill Witz still happy with my Tiico > |
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