Mr. Rankin:
The voltage regulator in the alternator has died. Pull your
alternator and take it to an auto electric shop. They will test it for
free, and if it is dead they will rebuild it for you. Expect to pay
about $100 to have it rebuilt. You might be able to get an auto zone or
Pep boys special for as little as $80 if money is tight.
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net] On
Behalf Of MTRsix71@aol.com
Sent: August 27, 2007 7:05 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Delco Alternator and Amp Gauge pulsing needle
Greetings oh wise and powerful List.
The last week or so I have noticed my 71 amp gauge needle swinging back
and
forth off center when my engine is above about 1800rpm. During idle and
up to
about 1800rpm the needle is in the middle or slightly on (+) side as
normal.
With increased rpm the swinging back and forth of the needle increases
in
frequency.
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Night driving is out as the headlights are pulsing the entire time while
driving and I do not need that kind of attention! However sitting idling
at a
stop light they are steady with no pulsing.
Many thanks,
MRankin, 1971 TR6 CC61212L
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