<VV> regulator/alternator check

[Andy Clark]

Mike, the regulator fires the red light if the alternator output drops below
about 10V (if I remember that number correctly). It's more than likely to be
the alternator from the symptoms you describe. Put the volt meter on the
output terminal of the alternator. It should be putting out somewhere around
14.2V right after starting the engine, if it's in good shape. The regulator
is what reduces this voltage to whatever is needed to produce the charge
current that the battery requires.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Kovacs" <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:40 PM
Subject: <VV> regulator/alternator check


> I think somone recently asked this question, but Ifoolishly forgot to add
it to my list.
>    What is the simplest way to check if it is the regulator or the
alternator when the red light is NOT lit, but the volt meter only shows
about a 12.2 V charge?
>
>    I have spares to try, but would rather get it right the first time.
>
>
> MIKE KOVACS