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Posted by: EJP914 May 3 2009, 03:22 PM
I have replaced the alternator in '74 1.8 and put all wires back in place where they were. Now at start up, the alt light glows on the dash until I rev up the engine a little. Then it goes out and stays out. Any cause for concern? Fan belt maybe not tight enough? Would appreciate any thoughts / ideas. Thx.
Posted by: dbgriffith75 May 3 2009, 03:41 PM
When is the last time you had the voltage regulator checked?
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty May 3 2009, 04:08 PM
QUOTE(EJP914 @ May 3 2009, 02:22 PM) 
I have replaced the alternator in '74 1.8 and put all wires back in place where they were. Now at start up, the alt light glows on the dash until I rev up the engine a little. Then it goes out and stays out. Any cause for concern? Fan belt maybe not tight enough? Would appreciate any thoughts / ideas. Thx.
The light should stay on until the engine is revved over about 1500 RPM for the first time, every time the engine is started. The Cap'n
Posted by: SirAndy May 3 2009, 04:16 PM
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ May 3 2009, 03:08 PM)
The light should stay on until the engine is revved over about 1500 RPM for the first time, every time the engine is started. The Cap'n
On my /6, it's around 2000 rpm. As long as it stays out afterward, all is gud ...
Andy
Posted by: EJP914 May 3 2009, 07:59 PM
My thanks for the replies. That's exactly what it is doing. After the revs get over 1500 on the first tap on the accelerator, light goes out. Glad I don't have to take the alternator back out. Not fun.
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