Why doesn't my alternator work? :(

I also measured a mechanical dynamo one and got 4 ohms between one pair.

 

Cock!

 

Are the terminals labeled on the regulator? I will go out and measure mine, although it is lashing it down!!

 

No they aren't labelled, don't worry about it.

The leak it weeny too, I've tightened it up a smidge but it was already very tight and I don't want to break it. i may have to drain the tank and fit a new seal. I've cleaned and dried it and giving it 10 mins. I don't fancy starting it meanwhile, the starter is right next to the leak and the nearer i get to finished the more nervous I'm getting about burning it to the ground.

 

The ones ive got i cant test as my meter wont play ball as its autoranging and gets confused easily. Got 2 which ive no reason to believe are goosed and one which i know i blew the diodes on.

 

GOOD NEWS!!!!

I thought I'd better try the charging and stuff the petrol leak. It works, the light went out straight away.

Repeat and the same. That'll do me for now, I'll stop the leak and then test it properly. Looks like a fibre washer on the outlet?

 

...and yes, I have just disconnected the battery.

 

So do you think it was just that rogue brush?

 

...and taxed it. Nearly there.

 

Must have been, I haven't done anything apart from replace the brush pack. I'm quite pleased that taking the alternator out last night wasn't a waste of time!

 

Great news

 

Nearly time for a celebratory beer too!

 

Except I'll be driving later hopefully, though I'll leave the big journey for tomorrow when the roads should be quiet.

 

I reckon it was the same my problem as mine... you just wont admit it

 

What he said. Youve got my number.

 

Pleased for you. I do hope all goes well. Take yer time and enjoy!

 

Well done that man. Have a good trip.

 

Whats the voltage at the battery now then?

 

Petrol leak first - guess what? - there was no seal fitted, I found a fibre washer that fits just right. Another shall I/shan't I job I'm glad I did.