As a new member to the list (owner of a '66 1600 since 1978), I just want to
say hi, and to note in response to Dana's question that this could be a blown
diode. Put an analog meter on the alternator and if the needle jumps around
that could verify the diagnosis.
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
datsun-roadsters-request@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:00 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 3, Issue 86
------------------------------
Message: 2
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:39:27 -0400
From: Dana Scribner <dscrib2@hotmail.com>
To: datsun roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Charging problem
Message-ID: <SNT141-W423F41AE20616CD2DF3213F0260@phx.gbl>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I have a charging problem and I wounder if someone can help me with it. I did
the GM alternator swap about a month ago. Everything has been working fine. I
could turn on my light, wiper, fan, radio all at the same time and everything
was nice & bright. Tiday when I turned on the light I ran negitive amps. The
alternator was putting out about 10 volts. All connection were clean & good.
A
direct ground to the battery didn't make any difference. I put a meter on the
excitor wire and that showed it waqs working. All fuses are good. I took the
alternator out and had it checked and that was good. Ground on the alternator
goes directly to the battery, The other connection does to the white wire
through a 30 amp fuse, which is good and the #2 wire goes to the black &
white
wire from the old voltage regulator. I don't know what to check next or what
to look for. Anyone have any good ideas? Dana S1969 2000
------------------------------
Message: 3
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:39:41 -0400
From: James Culp <james-culp@charter.net>
To: Dana Scribner <dscrib2@hotmail.com>
Cc: datsun roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Charging problem
Message-ID: <097ED553-2489-4154-AFFE-494A79104F03@charter.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
If all of your connections are clean(wire brush them shiny) then I'd suggest
you check your battery. Swap it out with another 12V car battery. Your bat
could have a shorted cell.
Sent from VZ iPhone
------------------------------
Message: 4
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:44:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jim Gammon <gtpjimgammon@yahoo.com>
To: Datsun roadster <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Charging problem
Message-ID:
<1313516662.56718.YahooMailNeo@web121404.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Don't forget electricity needs two paths, positive and negative. It can be
either one.
Jim
________________________________________
datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|