[T2] Generator.
Bob Pratt ka1dza at verizon.netSun Jul 1 17:21:52 PDT 2018
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The battery is a year old, the wiring is a year old. Yes I can read a schematic and I have a VOM, Bob > On Jul 1, 2018, at 7:31 AM, Joseph Delecki <jdelecki at msn.com> wrote: > > 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 > > > > > > > > > From: type2 <type2-bounces at type2.com> on behalf of Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2018 1:03 PM > To: type2 at type2.com; accessys at smart.net > 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 > _______________________________________________ > type2 mailing list > type2 at type2.com > https://www.type2.com/lists/type2/listinfo > type2 mailing list archive > www.type2.com > In remembrance of Kristin Ann Laurite. For information on type 2 diabetes: American Diabetes Association For help with your Volkswagen Vanagon: vanagon.com A small army of volunteers help support type2.com. Want to help? >
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