Yea Chris:
It is my opinion that your alternator is in need of work, or replacement I
would venture to say that your slow drain is in the rectifier pack (Diode
pack) within the alternator which would contribute to the lack of output
also. I am surprised that you don't see a alternator fail light if it is
functional, usually if you have a drain that will take it down in a week,
you should here a snap of current flow when you take the plug on the
alternator on and off.
good luck
Brooks
Atlanta GA
74 TR6 CF28658UO
76 TR6 CF51243U
76 Spit FM43496UO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Kincer" <KincerC@abcbank.com>
To: "6packlist (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 6:40 AM
Subject: Alternator Problem??
> My TR6 has a slow battery drain I have not been able to trace down yet.
If
> I don't drive the car for over a week the battery will drain and I have to
> jump the car off. The other day I tried to jump the car off after almost
a
> week of rain. The car started fine, but as soon as I removed the jumper
> cables it would die. Does this mean my alternator is shot? Will a local
> Advance Auto parts store be able to test the old Lucas unit?
>
> Chris Kincer
> 73 TR6
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