[T2] Generator.

[Joseph Delecki]

Bob,


Make sure all the wiring insulation and connectors in the engine bay to/from the generator and regulator are sound. No shorts or questionable connectors.


As suggested previously, make "sure" your battery is good. i.e. swap in another battery or take it to be tested.  (Been there done that !) And also take a quick peek at one of the brushes (as suggested) to check for abnormal wear. Doable with the generator mounted and unlikely  the problem for a two year old rebuilt generator.


In Bentley section 4 (Electrical System) under 6.2 (In-car Testing of generator and Regulator) perform

the simple tests that are suggested using a VOM with the generator in situ. At least you should get a clearer understanding where the problem might be occurring and how to approach the solution with confidence.


PS: I'm assuming you have a VOM and can read a wiring schematic.


Joe     71 1600 DP with generator/regulator








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From: type2 <type2-bounces at type2.com> on behalf of Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2018 1:03 PM
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Subject: [T2] Generator.

A week ago the D+ wire came loose and shorted out on the DF post melting the wire connector from D+.
I was only getting 12.6 volts to the battery from the VR. So I changed out the VR. No improvement.
I checked the generator and it spins like an electric motor, but the voltage to the VR is only 12.6 and doesn't change on revving.
Is it the generator that's bad? I'm scheduled to leave on a road trip to New Brunswick in a week and need to get the engine back in the bus!
ALSO... I was checking the spark plugs and found #1 and #2 plugs a nice light tan color.
#3 and #4 are black, but not really fouled.
Is this an indication of burning oil in those 2 cylinders? If I need to do something about it, do I just replace the rings on just those 2 piston or do all 4?
Thanks for any advice!


Bob
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