<VV> Alternator question

[aeroned at aol.com]

The alternator is hooked up per the Tech guide, jumper two pairs of wires at the stock voltage regulator and then wire in a "standard" GM alternator plug at the alternator. The voltmeter is wired directly to the fuse block, I think the plug off of the radio fuse. The gauge is a new VDO and the "truth source" is an old (about 20 year old) cheapie Radio Shack analog VOM.
 
The voltage has never cause any problems. But not that I have a gauge (Matt told me it was the only gauge I'd need :^) ) I have noticed that the turn signals blink sort of quick. Maybe it's time to get a good digital VOM...
 
-----Original Message-----
From: BobHelt at aol.com
To: AeroNed at aol.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:09:47 EDT
Subject: Re: <VV> Alternator question


 
In a message dated 6/20/2006 9:26:44 PM US Mountain Standard Time,  
AeroNed at aol.com writes:

the  alternator is putting out 15 volts all the time. When the  car 
is  off, the battery shows 13.5 volts. The alternator is internal  regulated  
that is puts out something like 50 amps. It's the rear of a unit  from  a mid 
80 
GM car with a Corvair front and fan. I'm not blowing  lights or anything  but 
it 
sure seems like I need a voltage  regulator. What does the group of  experts 
think?   



Hey Ned,
A lot depends on how you have the alt hooked up. Where is the sense line  
connected? It makes a big difference. Where is the voltmeter connected?
14.2 volts is normal so you may not be too far off.
Regards,
Bob Helt
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