pfeffernuss I think my altinator has now also fallen from grace. I just charged my battery 13.5v. When I start the car, switch on everything I can and take a reading I get 12.25v. I thought a good altinator makes around 14v?? I checked the voltage before I charged the battery and was just above 10v - very dim lights. Tachometer not functioning. Am i on the money?
egads (she/her) Have a look at the 144 again and I think it may provideth. Failing that find one in a side of the road bommadore
familyman Obviously we don't know the battery history, but keep in mind it could have a bad cell too. (Get it load tested.)
Tree Also don't rule out bad ground or voltage drops. Takes a little bit of time but at least you know it's not wiring. If battery hovers around 12.6 it's probably good. I would love to do this fun rally except I bought my car a tad over the limit ($1000?)
pfeffernuss So, does anyone have a spare altinator kicking around? Or if I use a commodore one - what series (eg. VK,VN,VS,VT)?
pfeffernuss Bye bye 144!!! I did not raid and pillage you. I left you complete. The sale of this car will go to the charity fund raising account.
pfeffernuss egads;82770 wroteYup, I have one. How soon do you need it? No mega rush. I have to head up to Yass in a few weeks to get rally tyres from Nathan. Can you keep it aside for me? Happy to wire / PayPal you some funds.
