Alternator over charging?

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:57 pm

Donald wrote:I suppose you could recoup some money by selling it to the Iranians as an easily portable hydrogen bomb.

The portable hydrogen bomb bit concerns me for the drive home!

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:03 pm

Vtecmec wrote:Some pics here, the bit with the plug and cooling fins.

3rd pic bottom right? You reckon this could be changed out wih the alternator still in the car? (belt on etc, but unplugged)

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:30 pm

Yes, that's the pic, and yes, I think it can be swapped without touching the belts, etc.

BMCC · Post by **BMCC** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:20 pm

Well panic over. Borrowed a couple of multi meters from work and they gave 12.6v engine off and 14.4v engine on. Old meter now, in the bin

Thanks for the help though.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:37 pm

Easiest fix ever.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:50 pm

Good stuff and spot on readings now...