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Re: 79 1500 electrical info ***

To: "Richard Bonilla" <rbonilla@holly.colostate.edu>
Subject: Re: 79 1500 electrical info ***
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 13:07:52 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Richard writes:
>what is a good method to utilize in verifying a generator is, in
>fact sending "juce" to the battery? I suspect mine is not, as the
>battery slowly runs down. I guess I also need to check the 
>alternator as well?
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A simple but effective way is to hook a voltmeter across the battery
terminals while the car is running.  When rev'd up around 1500-2000 RPM
(actually just above idle should do it) you should see a voltage of approx
13.75 - 14.5 if the generator/alternator is functioning correctly.


Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net

72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle)

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