Hi Neil,
try this:
check brushes length
check that brushes can move freely in order to be able to press firmly
against the rotor (this was faulty in my alternator once - fixed the same
issue)
check all diodes being functional with an ohmmeter (function of a
multimeter)
Good luck,
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Cotty [mailto:neilc@apphosting.com]
Sent: maandag 5 februari 2001 11:21
To: 'MG Mail list'
Subject: Alternator
Hi all,
I think my alternator may be on the way out. She is putting out 13V at the
Alternator at 1000rpm, the belt is pretty tight, about 3/4" deflection along
the longest stretch but I get a very dull glow from the ignition light -
seems to come and go. I can't get the belt any tighter as she is at the end
of her adjustment. Brackets and belt are correct per books and my mechanic
says she is way tight enough - I'm not so sure as I get a 'belt' sound (if u
know what I mean! <VBG>) from under the bonnet around 1500rpm.
So, how do I test the alternator, and what can I do to repair it if necc.,
or is it a case of renewal?
Cheers,
Neil
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