[Fot] HITEST14088 ALTERNATOR FOR tr6

[WILLIAM TOBIN]

  Hi, in the old days we checked voltage drop between the battery and the
connections along the way to the alternator. Anything over .1 or .2 volts
pointed to a problem. That's 1 or 2 tenths of a volt. Over that level could
be a loose connection, corrosion/high resistance, maybe faulty wiring. And
being it's British and older, check all grounds; they seem to be the Bugaboo
in a lot of cases. Be sure the engine is grounded to the frame.
  I know one guy who had a problem with a Cheve pickup not charging; it
turned out to be a loose connection where the battery cable bolts to the
starter solenoid. Don't ask who the guy was!
  Good luck, Bill----- Original Message -----
  From: "Robert Blake" <rblake36 at yahoo.com>
  To: "FOT" <fot at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:25 PM
  Subject: [Fot] HITEST14088 ALTERNATOR FOR tr6


  > FOT
  >
  > I installed a HITEST14088 alternator in place of my original alternator
about
  > 5 months ago and it seemed to function although the lead placement was
not the
  > same as the original setup.   Lately it seems to be spotty and I would
like to
  > check the output to determine if I have wiring issues or a grumpy
  > alternator.   I have individually cheched readings between the negative
  > terminal of the battery and the three connectors on the alternator and
gotten
  > readings between 0.20 and 0.50 volts. These readings seem odd but being
  > electrically challanged I don't trust my technique.  Would appreciate
  > suggestions and or internet references.
  >
  > Bob Blake
  > Dripping Springs, TX
  >
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