Don't forget choice #6, tighten and /or replace the fan/alternator belt.
, the most common cause of no charging at low rpm .
Regards
John
DLancer7676@cs.com wrote:
>In a message dated 11/29/03 7:47:11 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>w.lists@verizon.net writes:
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>>My alternator is not charging below 1.2K with the lights on. It is
>>worse if the wipers are running. I have no clue about the age of the
>>unit so I figure it might be time to replace the sucker. My choices are:
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>>1. Replace with a stock unit.
>>2. Ask Frank about the his favorite Jap alternator.
>>3. Ask Graz about which GM unit fits and how to modify the mounting.
>>4. Never slow down below 1.3K RPMs, which is hard in NJ
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>Bill:
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>You have one other choice:
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>5. Never, under any circumstances turn on the lights or windshield wipers.
>8^)
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>--David C.
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