I'd check the voltage regulator first. Lots cheaper and easier to replace. Also
more likely to die, in my experience.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
jon_wissler@pngc.com
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 8:54 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Alternator Issues ??
Thought I better ask the experts before I plunge in head first. I've
noticed for the last few days that my amp gauge was running at or slightly
below zero without any kind of accessory load. The one time I did turn on
the lights for a few minutes, I noticed my turn signals wouldn't light up.
Last night I took my wife to see Mummy Returns, and when we left, the amp
gauge took a serious dip when I turned the lights on. Made it almost as
far as the freeway exit before it was bone dead. I assume my alternator is
either toast or in need of serious help. As a 69 2000 owner, what are my
options? Are stock alternators available and/or desireable? Should I plan
on going for the GM one wire alternative? I have always seemed to have
plenty of juice to run all of my stock accessories before, and I really
don't see myself adding driving lights and/or fancy stereo systems. Any
advice would be greatly appreciated. I got the battery on the charger as
we speak and I was going to try to make it up to United Battery for a free
electrical test to confirm what is toast. Thanks in advance.
69 SRL
NOWROC
Troutdale, OR
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