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[Theodore Chen]

>I recently had to replace my voltage regulator because of battery light
>issues. The brushes where worm quite bad. I had to do a second replacement
>several weeks later because one of the brushes on the new voltage reg.
>brock. I assumed I installed it incorrectly and did not have the brushes
>riding the rollers properly. The brushes where also grooved badly.
>
>I replaced the Voltage reg again making my best attempt to install this
>thing correctly. Now I have the same problem again. Is it possible the
>rollers on the alternator are worn to much and it simply needs replacement?

sounds like you're talking about the rotor.  you should be able to tell
by looking at it.  i'd be surprised if it were, because the brushes are
usually a lot softer than the rotor.

have you checked the alternator bearings?  if the bearings are bad, the
brushes will die quickly.  you might be able to get replacement bearings.

-teddy


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