[TR] Stag quit at speed

[Wbeech@flash.net]

Put a volt meter on the battery while it's running, s/b 13.5v or better at 1500rpm.    Seems a fully charged battery could handle running the car and lights longer than a "few minutes", have the battery checked next.  

Bill B
TS30800L

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On Aug 20, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Lee&John Howard <leejohn7 at gmail.com> wrote:

Was giving the Stag its first serious road test today - it failed!  Engine quit at about 60 and everything went dead. On the shoulder ( of CA101 north of SF at rush hour - fun) and engine would not turn and hazard lights wold not flash.

Could this be anything else but the alternator going dead causing the battery to totally  discharge?   I just tested by charging the battery, then starting the car. I turned on all the fans ,lights and radio, then waited just a few minutes and the engine shit down. Battery voltage now under 8 volts.

Must be the alternator, right?

John Howard

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