Hey Gary,
Are you still using the rest of the stock wiring relays? I m not sure of
the name , Something like 6rw its the small cylindrical relay looks like a
flasher. Ron will know the one, that can cause the same symptoms your
descibing.
Jeff
On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Gary <maliburevue@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hank,
>
> I have disconnetcted the battery and it holds a charge just fine. I have
> disconnected the battery cable from the battery and disconnected
> the alternator and the cable is not grounded anywhere else, so I know my
> battery, cable and electrical system are in general in good. With the
> ignition
> off, there are no other loads on the system.
>
> It's got to be the alternator and I am assuming it's the diode stack
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, hanjan2 <hanjan2@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: hanjan2 <hanjan2@bellsouth.net>
> Subject: RE: [Tigers] Alternator Question
> To: "'Gary'" <maliburevue@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 2:25 PM
>
>
> I don't often reply, but will to help you find out the source of the
> problem.
> 1) loosen the ground lead to the battery and set it near the ground
> terminal
> 2) take a DC ammeter and hook it in series with the battery negative and
> the
> loose ground lead. If the needle goes the wrong way (down) reverse the
> ammeter leads
> 3) Note the reading; it will read (my guess is about 250 milliamps) if a
> load is killing your battery in a few days. Let's assume it indicates 1/2
> amp just to move on
> 4) remove the alternator main lead and look at the ammeter. If the current
> drops you do have a problem with the diode stack; let's assume it doesn't
> drop (not an alt prob)
> 5) remove one of the two fuses in the eng compartment. Ammeter current drop
> means that circuit feed is drawing current; if not try the other fuse.
> Assume you find one fuse that drops the current
> 6) track and find each load one at a time and open the wire at that load.
> Assume one load drops the current. Go fix that problem.
> 7) Want to determine all loads that are constantly in the circuit? Remove
> loads one at a time until the current is zero.
>
> Want to talk you can call me at 954-257-4992.
> My Regards,
> Hank (yes, a Tiger owner who has remained silent till now)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Gary
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:14 AM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Alternator Question
>
> I installed a GM one-wire alternator. It charges fine and the idiot light
> and
> ammeter work properly. However, if I leave it for several days or weeks it
> drains the battery. I have checked the main wire with a meter and it is
> grounded. I don't remember the exact resistance. Does that mean one of the
> diodes in the regulator has gone bad?
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