Sorry, I should have added that the white wire connected to the alt output
stud is the output back into the system. It is -NOT- the same as the white
wire on the alt 2-wire connector you clipped or taped off.
Hope I didn't cornfuze eny1. <g>
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Peters
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:45 PM
To: 'Stephen Wan'; Mtbdavid2@aol.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: need advice on checking charging system
No, the large red wire from the GM alternator plug-in is connected to the
the alt output stud. The white wire is clipped or taped off;
<http://www.311s.org/tech/electrical/gmalt/wiring.jpg>
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Pete - (O o) -
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Lake Forest Park, WA
1966 1600 SPL311
1966 L20 WPL411
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Wan
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:30 PM
To: Mtbdavid2@aol.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: need advice on checking charging system
Is the sense wire (white one I think) from the plastic connector connected
to the positive pole of the alternator and the other wire left unconnected?
Aside from that, the internal voltage regulator is probably bad. I ended up
with one that went bad after 1 day of installation, I exchanged it for
another under warranty and had no problems since.
Steve
70' 1600
----- Original Message -----
From: Mtbdavid2@aol.com
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 2:14 PM
Subject: need advice on checking charging system
Hi all,
I have a feeling my charging system is not working correctly. I have a
brand new battery, fairly new gear reduction starter and a new alternator.
After driving a while and then turning off the motor it has trouble
restarting.
If I start the car and disconnect the negative cable to the battery the
car
immediately dies. I put a voltmeter on the battery before starting it I
register about 13 volts and I get the same with the car running. How do
I test
the charging system? Is there something else besides the alternator that
could be bad such as a voltage regulator or is the voltage regulator
attached to
the alternator? I have a new GM alternator. Is it possible there is a
wiring
problem which I can test? Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
David
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