1987 1.9dg w/c.
I am only getting a reading of 13.67 V directly from alternator and 13.5 at Battery when engine running.
Took off regulator and brushes are well worn. Will new brushes give me better output voltage
Ta
Alternator readings
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Alternator readings
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Re: Alternator readings
Sounds about right to me
New brushes won't change the regulated voltage but a different regulator will if its available for your alternator
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... r#p7921131" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
New brushes won't change the regulated voltage but a different regulator will if its available for your alternator
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... r#p7921131" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1988 DG WBX LPG Tin Top
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Re: Alternator readings
Original Beru/Bosch regulator had a output 'tolerance' of 13.9 - 14.2 volts, 14volts printed on the regulator body. Since the introduction of Silver/Calcium battery chemistry, regulator output has generally risen by half a volt to 14.5 volts which better suits there charge requirements. When ordering a new regulator try to find one of the ones with slightly higher regulation.
Martin
Martin
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