Short? Alternator? Ground?

[SJ]

> From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Subject: Re: Short?  Alternator? Ground?
> To: Mholme3 at aol.com

> > 4kq with brand new battery.  Doesn't get more than 10 volts and
> > sputters on acceleration.  It will not move with any
> > consumers(headlights, radio, etc.) going.
<snip>
> Undo the screws, remove the VR, measure the brushes.  I forget what the
> spec is, but if they stick out less than 1/4" or so, put a new one in.
> Might take a few minutes of running before it starts making electricity.
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi


Why the delay in making electricity? The new brushes need to get bedded down
and take the shape of the worn commutator?

SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q