[FC] the most basic question

[gailvair at comcast.net]

We had a similar problem with our 64 van but, a bit more serious.  The gen/fan light would flicker and then the van would loose all electrical power for a 1-10 seconds.  We replaced the original wiring harness and the problem was corrected. 

Gail Policella
Margate, FL 
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From: "Ben's Bus" <bensbus at verizon.net> 

> Greetings all: 
> 
> I have an internally regulated alternator. I will, from the e-mails 
> received: 
> 
> 1) have the alternator brushes checked 
> 2) check ground wire from/to battery 
> 3) check all wire connectors to make sure all look good 
> 
> The belt has been on there for a while...may change it even of it is not the 
> cause of the problem. Let me know if there is anything else I should be 
> looking for... 
> 
> Thanks! 
> 
> Ben 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J R Read_HML" 
> To: ; 
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 4:09 PM 
> Subject: Re: [FC] the most basic question 
> 
> 
> I doubt it is the belt slipping. More likely too much resistance on old 
> wiring connections - or something along those lines - something electrical. 
> 
> PS - I also prefer the top cog belts and have never had a slippage problem - 
> even on very old ones. 
> 
> Later, JR 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 8:40 AM 
> Subject: Re: [FC] the most basic question 
> 
> 
> I've got Clark's belts on all my vairs, with no-problems. 
> How old is the belt on it now? Or how many miles? 
> an aged belt may develop a glaze to it that could make it slip. 
> 
> Gary Swiatowy 
> 
> Original Message: 
> ----------------- 
> From: Ben and Lynn Stiles lbstiles at verizon.net 
> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:25:03 -0400 
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org 
> Subject: [FC] the most basic question 
> 
> 
> Folks: 
> 
> What off-the-shelf fanbelt do you recommend for FC applications? I used to 
> get Dayco Top Cog 15560 or 15565. I have not seen these lately. 
> 
> Reason...I get a flickering of the gen/fan light when driving, usually at 
> slow speeds. I have had all the electrical systems checked and all is well. 
> I feel the fan belt is slipping at times, but OK at others. This particular 
> belt is a Clark's belt, and I have never had this flickering indicator 
> light problem before in 14 years. 
> 
> Thanks! 
> 
> Ben 
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