First thing is to make sure all the connector wires are good. Another
problem may be the VR which is the first thing I'd replace as it's the
cheapest and easiest. If still NG go for the GM alt conversion as it's
cheaper and it has some juice.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 11:53 AM
Subject: Alternator Issues ??
> Thought I better ask the experts before I plunge in head first. I've
> noticed for the last few days that my amp gauge was running at or slightly
> below zero without any kind of accessory load. The one time I did turn on
> the lights for a few minutes, I noticed my turn signals wouldn't light up.
> Last night I took my wife to see Mummy Returns, and when we left, the amp
> gauge took a serious dip when I turned the lights on. Made it almost as
> far as the freeway exit before it was bone dead. I assume my alternator
is
> either toast or in need of serious help. As a 69 2000 owner, what are my
> options? Are stock alternators available and/or desireable? Should I
plan
> on going for the GM one wire alternative? I have always seemed to have
> plenty of juice to run all of my stock accessories before, and I really
> don't see myself adding driving lights and/or fancy stereo systems. Any
> advice would be greatly appreciated. I got the battery on the charger as
> we speak and I was going to try to make it up to United Battery for a free
> electrical test to confirm what is toast. Thanks in advance.
>
> 69 SRL
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
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