If you only have 7-8 volts running your alternator is not doing its job at all.
If you can have it tested nearby I would recommend removing the alternator and
starting there. If it is good then you are not exciting it with a low power
(small wire) input. Check for that, maybe the guy that tests the alternator can
show you how he connects it up to test it. You will need to do the same in your
car.
Tom
datsun_sports wrote:
> hi all,
>
> thx for all the great info and help. this is what i have. i think the
> battery is going but not sure. i jumped the car this morning and it started
> up with no problems. when i shut it down it would not start on its own. the
> battery was reading around 7 and 8 volts running and around 9.5 with the
> engine off. so i wanted to find out how to test an alternator before i
> replace the battery. i have the 311s.org self regulating alternator in the
> car. i measured the battery from the battery posts themselves for my
> measurements.
>
> all suggestions appreciated,
>
> mike
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