I traced my dull glowing alternator light to a marginal battery
--
James Nazarian Jr
71 MGB roadster
71 MGBGT (the one that is supposed to be a v8)
01 Impreza 2.5RS
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have
evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.
On Mon, Feb 05, 2001 at 10:21:24AM -0000, Neil Cotty profoundly declared:
> Hi all,
>
> I think my alternator may be on the way out. She is putting out 13V at the
> Alternator at 1000rpm, the belt is pretty tight, about 3/4" deflection along
> the longest stretch but I get a very dull glow from the ignition light -
> seems to come and go. I can't get the belt any tighter as she is at the end
> of her adjustment. Brackets and belt are correct per books and my mechanic
> says she is way tight enough - I'm not so sure as I get a 'belt' sound (if u
> know what I mean! <VBG>) from under the bonnet around 1500rpm.
>
> So, how do I test the alternator, and what can I do to repair it if necc.,
> or is it a case of renewal?
>
> Cheers,
> Neil
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