Trevor,
Some people hook up the field so that it is always energized. This could be
the source of your drain. May work ok for dialy driven vehicles, but not so
great for some LBC's!
Isaac Crow
'74 Spit6+ (with Delco Remy conversion)
Winder, GA
Malcolm Walker wrote:
> On Fri, 23 Oct 1998, Trevor Boicey wrote:
>
> > ____
> > / \
> > / o \
> > = |
> > \ /
> > -----
> >
> > The "o" is the lug at the back where the alternator
> > power emerges. The "=" is an opening with two small
> > lugs. Unplugging the bottom one makes the current
> > leak stop.
>
> The plugs are labeled. One is "1" and the other is "2". Also, they
> should have a "R" and "F", respectively.
>
> If it's the same as my collection of Delco alternators, the "bottom" lug
> is #2, or F, or the Field windings.
>
> Inside the alternator are 3 components: the brushes (& holder), the diode
> pack, and a condensor. You can get a rebuild kit from Can Tire with the
> necessary bits & pieces. Or buy them seperate. For about $20 you can do
> all the guts of the thing; however, if you find a break or short in the
> fields then it's better to buy another one.
>
> If I can find my GM service manual then I'll see what it says about
> alternator faults.
>
> -Malcolm
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