Re: replacing generator with alternator HELP !

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@domain.elided>]

Hi Dan:

Here's a link to an article in i Saluti that might assist you:

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/3837/duealt.html

Regards,

Dean


At 06:07 PM 9/25/2002, you wrote:
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:30:25 -0700
> From: Dan Walker <dawnanddan@domain.elided>
> Subject: replacing generator with alternator HELP !
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've finally had it !  After getting voltage surges I replaced my voltage
> regulator in my Duetto with a new one.  It worked fine for a day and then
> the generator light went on and stayed on.  I pulled the generator and took
> it to a shop who told me that the armature went bad - it overheated
> possibly due to a bad or non-polarized voltage regulator ( Stuart Sandeman
> on the AROC tech hotline said polarizing the regulator isn't necessary ).
>
> I want an alternator now.  Can anyone remember which one is a good fit for
> a 1600 ?  I seem to remember this discussion recently and mention was made
> of a Geo alternator ?
>
> Anyway, any help will be greatly appreciated.  This has been the ONLY
> troublesome system on my car.
>
> Ciao,
>
> Dan
> 67 Duetto
> 74 GTV ( with electrical gremlins of its own )
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