[Roadsters] non roadster question

[ljordan704 at netscape.net]

 Discussed on the 311 list and one opinion is that it can kill one or more
diodes in the alt. Some feel it takes longer to do that then a quick
disconnect. I'd be hesitant to find out. When my alt was having problems
despite a rebuild, a whole bunch of things had to be checked, Voltage
regulator, grounds, plug connections etc Can be kind of frustrating.

Linda





-----Original Message-----
From: oliver <sumton at sbcglobal.net>
To: datsun roadster <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Dec 4, 2009 11:40 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] non roadster question


i asked my mechanic about disconnecting the battery.  he said doing so will
destroy the alternator.

i'm not trying to argue or provoke anything.  nor am i claiming he is correct.
i just wanted to add this and suggest people take this into account.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bubba" <bubwin at mts.net>
To: "Pat Mahoney" <dynaguy54 at hotmail.com>; "datsun roadster"
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] non roadster question

> If the battery is really accepting and holding a  charge, the truck should >
run a lot longer than that on the battery without a charging system. > Start
the truck, and briefly disconnect the negative battery cable' just a > few
seconds.  Truck dies instantly, charging system is not putting > anything out.
Then disconnect the battery, and connect the cables to > another car
(disconnect the negative on this car first) or known good > battery using
booster cables.  Do not start the donor car.  Start the > truck and see if it
runs.  If it runs and stays running, battery is toast, > and must be replaced
before you can rule out having a charging system > problem too.
>
> Good luck
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