Re: Charging System

["David E. Wilson" <david_e_wilson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

All:

I have a 1967 GTV.  Dim lights due to old generator.  how do I convert 
to an alternator. I pulled a Bosch alternator with external regulator 
off of a late 70s Alfa sedan.  Clueless as what to do next.

David Wilson
Miami, FL 33133
67-GTV


>Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 16:31:41 -0600
>From: Simon Favre <simon@domain.elided>
>To: Alfa Digest <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
>CC: robert.watson@domain.elided
>Subject: Re: Charging System
>Reply-To: Simon Favre <simon@domain.elided>
>
>You forgot to mention if this car was still equipped with the
>original style generator, or if it had been converted to a later
>alternator. If it still has a generator, you can plan on feeding
>it new batteries about 2-3 times as often as an alternator car.
>The colder months are harder on batteries and you also spend more
>time with the lights on. Sitting in traffic with the lights on WILL
>drain the battery in a generator equipped car. By all means follow
>the general procedures posted for testing the electrical system. If
>your car is alternator equipped, Fred's adjustable regulators are
>a good idea, particularly if the battery has been relocated to the
>trunk. If you have the generator, you can open up the regulator
>and readjust it, but that can be a little tricky.
>
>I just checked the isaluti web site, and the procedure is really
>only for alternator cars. If you need help with a generator, ask
>again, with more specifics.
>
>Robert Watson wrote:
>
>>Can someone help by telling me where to connect the wires, what 
>>readings to expect and anything else I should look  for on a 
>>'67 GTV? Visually  everything looks good, but I just ran down a 
>>battery.
>
>


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