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The ongoing saga of non-alternators

To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: The ongoing saga of non-alternators
From: Andrew Frink <tr4@drooartz.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 19:25:57 -0600
What a strange trip this has been. I've certainly learned a bunch  
about TR4 wiring! Amazing how so few wires can be so frustrating. I'm  
going to call a friend I just met in the local British Motor Club for  
some help now, since after many attempts, I've still got a charging  
problem. At least I think I do. Part of the learning process has been  
learning how to tell if I've got it right. Call it gauge theory.

I've had the alternator tested twice at different locations, and both  
times it tested fine. I checked all the wiring and connections, and  
insured that the wiring (PO put in a new harness) matched the  
diagrams. I checked the alternator wiring changes, and got a new  
pigtail for the alternator. All the wiring should be fine. It is  
still just pulsing about once a second, making the amp gauge jump  
positive at a high idle (2500 RPM) while running. Voltage tested at  
the alternator is similar.

Now I'm wondering if it is something with the physical installation.  
Would a slipping belt be a problem here? I'm a little flummoxed.

-Drew




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