<VV> Alternator Failure

[VairMech@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/2/2004 7:18:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
emills5@cfl.rr.com writes:
. I lost the alternator, but made it
home O.K.  It was intermittent at first, and then a solid failure.  The
alternator was a reasonably newly rebuilt internal regulator high output type.
I left the regulator on it (not used) except that I had jumpered connections 1
to 4 on the regulator to make the idiot light operational. 
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    I have this same set up on our 65, jumpered wires and all. That set up 
has been on the car for 5 years now and I have not replaced any alternators. I 
don't recall if I have used any booster cables with the car but I have with 
other cars with that style of alternator with no problems.
    My thoughts are that it was coincidental, especially after 500 miles.
    Ken Hand