Most likely, the only thing wrong with the old alternator was bad diodes.
They may have been bad from the get go or they were cooked when you
disconnected the battery while the car was running. Either way, if you
still have the old unit, you can replace them or have them replaced and have
a back up alternator. It's way cheaper than buying a new or rebuilt unit.
Replacement involves opening the alternator and doing a little soldering.
Stephen I. Early
Portfolio Conversions
Technology Sector-MBNA America
302.457.4788
800.441.7048 x74788
stephen.early@mbna.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Roderick Keeler [mailto:rkeeler@sierratel.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 13:16
To: Bricklin List
Subject: charging problem solved
Hi all,
Wanted to let you know that I finally solved my charging problem. After
testing/repairing everything and following all the advice on this list, I
decided that the only thing left was the alternator. So, in spite of the
fact that Kragen tested it and said it was good, I replaced it. Now I have
14.5+ volts at the battery.
Thanks for all the suggestions. They helped a lot.
Rod
#0445
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