Kevin,
Caveat Emptor... I know just enough about this stuff to be dangerous.....
But..... If they've got 12V with the engine running, surely the
alternator is working fine. If the battery doesn't charge under these
conditions I'd suspect the voltage regulator... At some point, voltage
regulators made their way from the vehicle firewall to a diode set up
in the back of the alternator. My 68 still has the voltage regulator
on the firewall. What's on the OSHIT car?
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
On 5/29/06, Robert A. Valentine <robert@valentinephoto.net> wrote:
> Hey ALL,
>
> Rob and larry called at about 4:30 pm. today (Monday). They have an
> alternator problem (not charging). Belt and wires are OK and the
> meter reads slightly over 12V with the engine running. They are
> going to drive until dark and get a good nights sleep, then fix it in
> the morning. (The parts stores will be open tomorrow).
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