My observation is that flickering alternator light is a good indication that it’s time for brush replacement. Jim > On Jan 2, 2016, at 6:32 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > I make a point to keep the connection clean and filled with electrical > grease at the alternator after having a troublesome drive home on a long > trip with flickering alternator light once. It does pay to go through that > weak link once in a while. I keep a small diamond file on board for the > purpose, you never know when you are going to need it on a 30+ year-old car. > > Jim |
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