[FC] alternator

[EVERETT WILSON]

I hesitate to ask, but you DID get a new regulator to match the alternator, 
right?  The old one from the generator setup wont work.

Otherwise, you can take the alternator off and run over to Auto-bone or the 
local equivalent and they can test it to ensure output.  Even the best 
rebuilders sometimes goof.  


I dont know what else might be wrong, unless you mis-read the diagram and a wire 
or two is crossed up someplace.

It happens!

Best,

Everett WIlson
North Richland Hills TX




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From: "wern3 at juno.com" <wern3 at juno.com>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Tue, July 6, 2010 10:57:50 AM
Subject: [FC] alternator

I converted my Rampy from Generator to alternator using the tech guide (1998 
edition) steps. It has me connecting the wires to the voltage regulator sowmwhat 
differently than the old generator connections.
I show 14 Volts on my aftermarket meter on the dash when cruising but last 
weekend drove it at night for the first time. Once I was underway W /low beams 
voltage began to drop steadily until it read about 8 volts after 20 miles. She 
limped into my garage after a 24 mile trip.
I need to find out what is the deal. The unit is a rebuilt 1965 37 amp unit from 
our favorite vendor. The battery has less than 4 hours on it and takes a charge 
easily.  As a test I shut off the headlights for am oment as I drove in the 
section of highway where there were streetlights, and the volt meter went back 
up to about 11 volts. Do i need to go back to the tech guide? Is this type of 
alternator transplant usually successful?
Thanks
Tim W ''61 Rampy 
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