Date:         Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:22:50 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Checking output of alternator.
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <modrillock@gmail.com>
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WOW,! Found the problem finally. Checking my Bentley electric schematic for the 88' Westy I found and realized the alternator and starter circuit to be simply 2 plus wires. Crawled under the Westy took all the starter wires off from the GOWESTY starter. Sanded, cleaned, added dielectric grease, tighten everything up and EUREKA. I  now have 14.4 at the alternator and 14+ at the battery. The alternator is charging the battery correctly. Apparently the GOWESTY starter has this long extending connecting arm of copper to the battery cable connector that got corroded and possibly loose after the initial install. (done by others) about  3'years ago. 
Another learning experience which is good for me.Thanks for all the suggestions and help.
Now to replace the GOWESTY front heater valve again, when I get the replacement one delivered to me,
Love my Westy !
DennisJ

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont 


> On Jul 16, 2016, at 7:37 AM, Mark Drillock <modrillock@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The red charging wire goes from the alternator to the starter post and then a huge cable goes from there to the battery. If yours is older than 1987 the red charging wire may have a junction inside the engine compartment wiring box where red power wires have a junction stud. I would most suspect a problem at the alternator end or starter end of the red wire, then inside the wiring box if pre 87.