Re: super C alternator running problems

Posted by Bob on January 12, 2005 at 23:54:13 from (66.163.134.177):

In Reply to: super C alternator running problems posted by cowboy in WA on January 12, 2005 at 18:40:14:

#1.) Use a #194 bulb for an "idiot light". That is what the Delco alternator was designed to work with in it's original application..

Higher wattage lamp = backfeed to ignition, and trouble shutting off engine.

Lower wattage lamp = alternator may not "excite" at slow speed, and light may glow when it shouldn't.

#2.) STOP UNHOOKING THE BATTERY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, unless you like "killing" your alternator.

That shade-tree mechanic's trick to check if a GENERATOR was charging is NOT ADVISABLE with a solid-state alternator.

Use a VOLTMETER to verify the alternator is putting out over 14 Volts and under 15 Volts.

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