John L. Walker wrote:
>
> I have a Delco-Remy alternator in my TR4. Ammeter shows I am not
> charging system. Battery is flat. Owner is tired.
>
> The brown/green wire is connected between terminal 'f' (2?) and a
> positive feed (fuse block). I'm aware that this is the field and is
> required for the alternator to charge.
>
> brown/yellow is attached to brown/white and brown/blue. (near fuse
> block) and to the 'bat' terminal on alternator. Seems good.
>
> There is nothing on the other spade lug in the unit (labeled 'r' or
> '1'). Does anyone know what this lug does? Is it for the 'idiot
> light'?
>
> Is there any way I can reliably test the alternator, in or out of car?
> The nearest mechanic is 30km away.
>
> -Malcolm
>
> Too many rocks and not enough sand.
Malcolm,
Can't answer the wiring problem, but most large auto parts chains have a
machine to test starters and alt/gen. Most down here(Houston) will test
them for free.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4
Houston,Texas
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