Walt,
I did opt for the GM alt conversion and my set-up does exactly what you
say. The needle will blip off the gauge then settle to just a little
on the plus side. While running mine is always charging a little over.
Not sure if this indicates a problem or if the extra items I have on
the car just draw a little more umph. Also, when my car starts, if I
dont blip the throttle the red ignition light will glow and the ammeter
will indicate a draw until I raise the revs up over about 1300 rpm.
Everything works just fine for the last 5K miles so I just live with
it. If you receive any responses off list please summarize your
findings and report it to the list.
Cheers,
Aaron
Aaron Cropley
71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
http://www.triumphowners.com/108
Topsham, Maine
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Fogle <lbc4me@hotmail.com>
To: 6Pack@autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:46:23 +0000
Subject: Amp gauge surge to +
List:
I just installed a new battery and a remanufactured Lucas alternator
(new rectifier, bearings, etc.) on my '72 TR6. The old alternator was
becoming very noisy and the amp gauge was a bit jittery all the time.
With the new components the amp gauge will settle into a very steady
midpoint. The gauge will, however, surge all the way off the + scale
for a second or two on startup. I made sure the new battery has a full
charge before installing. I'm a little concerned over this extreme
(though short in duration) reading. Anything to worry about that would
warrant further investitgation?
Thanks as always for your help.
p.s. I decided to install a reman alternator. I could not bring myself
to cut the original wiring for a GM type upgrade.
Walt Fogle
'72 TR6
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