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Re: Alternator trouble?

To: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Alternator trouble?
From: "Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:26:33 -0500
Thanks,

        I'll check those. I know 14.5 is normal, but this is creeping
higher.

        Oh, the twin fans were replaced by a PO with a larger single
puller fan. That works well. Probably 12in.

Paul.

Paul Hunt wrote:
> Measure the voltage on the brown at the alternator and the battery with
> another instrument as well as where ever the onboard meter is connected.  A
> difference in voltage between instruments indicates a bad instrument, a
> difference between the three points indicates bad connections at one or more
> points.  Unless you have a larger than standard electrical load the standard
> alternator should be delivering about 14.5v running and at least 12.8v
> idling, even with twin electric fans running.  You may well find that the
> battery is getting enough volts even though wherever the onboard meter is
> connected is getting lower.  Low voltage all round does indicate a failing
> alternator.
> 
> PaulH.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 
>>I'm concerned the voltage regulator is going out and that
>>it could take others with it.
> 
> 

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