Re: 4kq charging problems

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> For awhile now I've had a situation that has worried me: when I start my 87
> 4kq, the digital voltometer shows 12v on the nose. Blip (or hold) the
> throttle and it still doesn't head towards 14v. I've actually been able to
> driving lightly and keep the gauge from going up. If I gets the revs up
> under load (normal driving), the meter jumps up to 14v
> To me it sounds like a problem with the charging system. I've replaced the
> battery (it was old anyway), and the problem still exists. Any ideas? I'll
> change the alternator, but I was hoping someone may have seen this before.

I remeber this being the way my car worked once, kinda disquieting.  I
probably eventually replaced the brushes/regulator assembly.  Feeling
handy?  Get some hardware store brushes and file em to fit and solder
them in yourself.

of course it might be the regulator itself going here.

hth

PS check the connections at the alternator for cleanziness, esp the
little wire...

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Huw Powell

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