Re: Weak Alternator?

["Ken Keith" <ken.keith@specialdevices.com>]

Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> My '84 4k runs at about 14 volts indicated on the center console
> voltmeter until electrical items are switched on. Each item switched on
> (lights, ventilation fan, wipers) draws the voltage down a little until
> it is slightly below 12 volts. This is rpm independant. I changed the
> brush housing and the symptoms stayed the same. Isn't the regulator in
> the brush housing? Is the alternator bad/weak? Maybe there is something
> else that would cause this? 

I have some Bosch alternator upgrade info on my page.  Huw also has some 
stuff.

Ken
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/garage/4153/