<VV> Alternator Question - some realted Corvair

[Andy Clark]

Grant, is it an alternator with an external regulator? If so, it sounds like
the regulator has gone "poof".

Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "grant young" <gyoungwolf at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:03 AM
Subject: <VV> Alternator Question - some realted Corvair


> To all electrical wizards..an alternator question.... I put a rebuilt
> alternator on the 72 Caddy hearse last year, and recently got the dreaded
> no charge red warning light on the dash. Suspecting a defective rebuild, I
> took it back under warranty, but it bench tested good on their machine.
> LAPS counter man suggested it might be something in the wiring, so I
> purchased a new alternator plug and replaced it and the old wires in the
> engine compartment. The battery and Accel coil are almost new and good.
> BUT, the light remains on....what to check or replace next ???? Yes, the
> battery will eventually discharge to where it won't start.
> Thanks,
> Grant Young