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So does it have a Generator or an Alternator?

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awhtx

03-16-2008 06:55:29

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It makes a big difference depending on Gen or Alt. If it still has the gen you can hook the wires to it so that it works like a motor. If it will run as a motor it will probably charge as a gen. Soundguy, who is one of the electrical experts on this site, can tell you how to hook it up as a motor.
The factory gen was made by Lucas (a British company) and there are many jokes concerning Lucas electrical products. When they fail most guys pull them off and replace them with an Alt. Fortunately I have a Starter/Generator/Alternator repair shop close by and the owner rebuilt the Lucas gen on my 5000 for me and he says they are a good unit. Most Starter/Alternator shops won't even look at a generator and they send you back out the door when they see you walk in with one in your hand. See if you can find a generator shop in your area.

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RodInNS

03-16-2008 09:29:38

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Re: So does it have a Generator or an Alternator? in reply to awhtx, 03-16-2008 06:55:29

Does the guy at your starter shop smoke dope?? The only thing good about Lucas generators is that they were very good for business for the starter shops. Those things were no end of misery here.

Assuming that is does still have the generator I'd probably open the reg up and clean the contacts in the reg with some emery cloth. After that, repolarize the generator. It's been so long now since I polarized one that I'm after forgetting how.... but look up one of Soundguy's many, many posts regarding this subject if he doesn't happen along soon with the answer. The info you need is there.

Beyond that, and assuming that all the wiring is good and it still won't work... I'd rip the whole bloody mess off and install a Delco 10si alternator. You can get them from this site with a tach drive installed. Put it on and the charging problem is gone, fini.

Rod

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