[Tigers] Electrical Issue Solved

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Ron,
Would like to see the bracket that you're using. I made one up from  
aluminum and it has worked fine for 4 yrs. but would like to change it to  
something that I have total confidence in.  I know I can bite the bullet  and get a 
great one for about $200, but if there is a cheaper  way.................  
Mark
 
 
In a message dated 5/20/2015 4:47:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tigers at autox.team.net writes:

Jim
    Glad you got to the Root of your  charging problem.
 
I  use to have mostly problems with my VR.  I had to run with the cover off 
 and every now and again I would have to clear the points in the VR to get  
voltage.
I  installed a volt meter under the dash so I could keep better track of 
what was  going on with the charging system.
 
Coming home from the TE/AE United in 1998, the  generator gave up.  Mostly 
the brushes were worn and I had to use a  hammer on the generator about 
every 50 miles to keep the charge going.   The generator needed complete rebuild 
by the time I got  home.
 
That  is when I really started thinking about converting to an alternator  
system.  It took several years for me to organize the parts and come up  
with an install plan but I did come up with a fairly easy install plan;  in 
case your interested.
 
Ron  Fraser


-----Original Message-----
From: Tigers  [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James 
Lindner via  Tigers
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 4:03 PM
To: Tiger  List
Subject: [Tigers] Electrical Issue  Solved



 
Hi Listers
 
If you recall I was experiencing some problems with my charging system.  My 
first guess was a problem with the Voltage regulator since I have had  
problems in the past. I switched out a couple different regulators, but that  
did not correct the problem. I then turned to the generator and had it bench  
tested...it bench-tested OK. So then I turned to the  
wiring/grounds/connections. After a lot of fiddling still no charging. So I  went back to the 
generator and had it rebuilt despite the positive bench  test. That did it. The 
ignition warning lamp is off and I am getting a solid  14.5v @ 1500 rpm at 
the battery.
 
Thanks to all who contributed input. It is always a big help.
 
Jim





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