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20-07-2010, 10:11pm
Well, problem solved until I take it to work tomorrow at least!
Because the fault appeared instantly I tended to electrical based problem. Out with plugs, OK but since they are buried I put new ones in to save time later.
Then checked the alternator. Checked OK, ohm wise anyway.
Then the regulator/rectifier and on my test meter, I said it was faulty. On diode test I couldn't get the readings that the service manual said I should, so organised to get a second hand one.
Took my meter and tested that as well, and got the same readings!! But since I was there, I bought it and stuck it in, cleaned all plugs and sockets and was starting to hook all the electrics back up and thought I'd better test voltage out of the stator at some reasonable engine speed.
So that checked OK. Then checked the charging, that was OK.
The slowly dropping penny hit the floor! The engine was running fine while I was busy checking volts etc! So, I'm saying it was the regulator, but I'm not 100%.
Only time will tell.
Thanks to all those who offered advice, I've been very quiet on the forum in recent years but as soon as I had a problem I knew where toi go and knew members would help out. Great to be a member, and thanks!
Because the fault appeared instantly I tended to electrical based problem. Out with plugs, OK but since they are buried I put new ones in to save time later.
Then checked the alternator. Checked OK, ohm wise anyway.
Then the regulator/rectifier and on my test meter, I said it was faulty. On diode test I couldn't get the readings that the service manual said I should, so organised to get a second hand one.
Took my meter and tested that as well, and got the same readings!! But since I was there, I bought it and stuck it in, cleaned all plugs and sockets and was starting to hook all the electrics back up and thought I'd better test voltage out of the stator at some reasonable engine speed.
So that checked OK. Then checked the charging, that was OK.
The slowly dropping penny hit the floor! The engine was running fine while I was busy checking volts etc! So, I'm saying it was the regulator, but I'm not 100%.
Only time will tell.
Thanks to all those who offered advice, I've been very quiet on the forum in recent years but as soon as I had a problem I knew where toi go and knew members would help out. Great to be a member, and thanks!