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Title: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: kevinminton on 04 October 2011, 13:57:15

Thanks to OOF I was able to change dodgy regulator.

It all happened like this: Red "battery" light came on while driving. Checked charging voltage only 0.5V over battery voltage. Searched OOF & found alternator removal guides.

Note - removed airbox (as well as bagpipes) to give me elbow room to get my hand around back of alternator.

Got replacement regulator off the shelf from Vehicle Electrics in Birmingham (they are also on Ebay). Refitted alternator.

Note - Pushed pencil-sized telescopic magnetic retriever-thing through upper fixing holes & used it to guide the bolt through that was coming in from the back. With a bit of wiggling.

Started up - 15V charging. Hooray!

So big thanks to OOF for the guides.

K

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: Radar on 04 October 2011, 16:43:09

Great news! Result :y

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2011, 18:41:57

Quote from: Kevin M on 04 October 2011, 13:57:15

Thanks to OOF I was able to change dodgy regulator.

It all happened like this: Red "battery" light came on while driving. Checked charging voltage only 0.5V over battery voltage. Searched OOF & found alternator removal guides.

Note - removed airbox (as well as bagpipes) to give me elbow room to get my hand around back of alternator.

Got replacement regulator off the shelf from Vehicle Electrics in Birmingham (they are also on Ebay). Refitted alternator.

Note - Pushed pencil-sized telescopic magnetic retriever-thing through upper fixing holes & used it to guide the bolt through that was coming in from the back. With a bit of wiggling.

Started up - 15V charging. Hooray!

So big thanks to OOF for the guides.

K

If you think your notes make the job easier, PM Jimbob to update the guides :y

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: Abiton on 04 October 2011, 18:46:24

15V is too high isn't it?  :-\

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: TheBoy on 04 October 2011, 19:06:55

Quote from: Abiton on 04 October 2011, 18:46:24

15V is too high isn't it?  :-\

Hoping he read to nearest volt ;)

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: henryd on 05 October 2011, 09:10:13

Quote from: Abiton on 04 October 2011, 18:46:24

15V is too high isn't it?  :-\

A little yes,should max out at 14.3 to 14.4 V

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: kevinminton on 08 October 2011, 18:04:10

Found DMM & measured charging voltage at 14.26v. So that's OK then.

The "15v" reading was on a low-cost analogue meter that I keep in the mechanical toolbox.

K

Title: Re: Alternator fix - a success story thanks to OOF
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 October 2011, 18:22:43

Splendid news, well done K. 8) :y