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Clipstone

New Member

• Dec 5, 2008

• #1

Gerrude our LWB Series III 2.25 petrol has started mucking about over starting. My problem is I am not sure if it is the Alternator or the battery.

I have cheaked the battery in the car with a multi meter arcoss the battery, it showed 12.6 on tick over and the same at 2,500 rpm.

I then cheaked the battery out of the car before giving it a slow "cook". The meter showed 12.6 disconnected and the same with the charger on (the charger alone showed 14.6)....

 

ATO

New Member

• Dec 5, 2008

• #2

You should have over 14v with the engine running so sounds like you've a problem with the alt

 

ATO

New Member

• Dec 5, 2008

• #3

Check the fan belt is tight enough.

 

rustyrhinos

Well-Known Member

• Dec 5, 2008

• #4

Put voltmeter onto alternator, that will soon tell you wether it is the alternator or not.

 

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Clipstone

New Member

• Dec 7, 2008

• #5

Thanks ATO >>>> Bangs head on table >>>> of course tighten the bloody fan belt!!!!

Had to change Gertrude's cracked exhaust manifold.....surprisingly easy, but while off I did her fan belt and checked starter motor contacts. Voltmeter on battery at 2.8K RPM now 14.6!!!! Spot on! Now I'll watch battery for a few days to see if it behaves!!! What odds it does not!!!!