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RE: TR6 alternator

To: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR6 alternator
From: Gernot Vonhoegen <gernot.vonhoegen@stir.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:36:16 +0100

sounds like a strange acting voltage regulator, of course unless you have a
cable, such as the postive battery cable shorting out, for instance on the
bonnet lock when the battery is not fixed propperly.
> ----------
> From:         Bandre Frank Contractor
> AMC/SCP[SMTP:Frank.Bandre@scott.af.mil]
> Reply To:     Bandre Frank Contractor AMC/SCP
> Sent:         Thursday, June 17, 1999 1:50 PM
> To:   'triumphs@autox.team.net'
> Subject:      TR6 alternator
> 
> 
> The alternator (or some part of the charging system) on my 76 TR6 has been
> staring to act strange (even for a Lucas system).  The system will normal
> read about 13.5/14 volts with the engine running at normal speed.  Then,
> it
> will drop to about 11 volts and stay there for 3 to 6 minutes.  Then, it
> will go back up to 13.5/14 volts.   Not too noticible during the day, but
> at
> night the headlights and panels lights will dim.  Any suggestions?
> 
> Frank
> 
> '76 TR6 CF57005U
> 

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