Re: Electrical Gizmos

["Eppinger.Michael" <Eppinger.Michael@domain.elided>]

From: tsm1@domain.elided (Tom Mandera)
Subject: Electrical Gizmos

When I start, the alt gauge doesn't move... I have to punch the throttle
once, then the alt gauge swings to charge until it makes up for the
starter
effort.  I'm curious why it takes this throttle spike to "wake up" the
alternator.. it'll then charge at idle *after* I hit the gas once.

Hey Tom,
I had the same thing with my previous scout.  I would check all the
electrical connectors, for corrosion and deterioration.  That spike
might be enough to overcome the bad connection.  This is what stranded
me last year on my way to the Nats (1997) the main 10 ga wire from the
alt through the bulkhead connector finally burned out, and broke.  Tough
to figure out at 3 am on the side of the road.  The system was all
stock, just old and heat soaked and brittle.  My alt showed the same
symtoms as you describe.  Might be worth checking out.


Epp

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