RE: [DML] Re: Accuracy of charging meter

["John Hervey" <john@xxxx>]

Payne, The original alternator has a high turn on speed and to generate any
appreciable amount of current to power the lights or fans at idle is almost
impossible.
My up graded alternators have a lower turn on speed and deliver more current
and voltage at lower RPM's. You also need to check and clean the grounds.
This will help on the low voltage and dimming.
John Hervey
http://www.specialtauto.com/delorean-parts/alternators.html



-----Original Message-----
From: Payne [mailto:bpayne@xxxx]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 8:38 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Accuracy of charging meter


Mine moves normally, but it seems to drop quite a bit while using
acessories. At normal idle with no lights on the needs sits above the 13
volt mark. If I have the high beams on with the brake lights it drops
drastically and everything dims. Thanks for the info, I'm probably looking
at getting an upgraded alternator to deal with the load.

payne


> The voltmeter is pretty accurate when it is working right. If it is
> always on the low side check it with an accurate voltmeter. It could
> be that your alternator and-or battery need to be replaced or that you
> need to clean up the connections in the binnacle and the main
> grounding point inside by the front left tire. If it reads too high
> that would indicate a bad voltage regulater inside the alternator.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>



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