Charging question on a 914-6 |
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Charging question on a 914-6 |
db9146 |
Jul 28 2018, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Well, I have made a temporary conversion of my -6, inserting a rebuilt 2.7S with ITBs, MS3, and distributorless ignition in place of the tired 2.0L. Before putting the engine in, I decided it best to install a new alternator along with a new engine/alternator wiring harness.
The alternator is for a 1965-1977 911 2.0-2.7 that uses an external VR. and here's the new wiring including a new ground strap to the engine case. The large red cable goes to the starter, the smaller red wire is D+, the black is DF, and brown is D-. I thought the problem might be the battery because of its age but when I checked the output of the charging system at the battery, there was none. I replaced some of the dash lights with LEDs but made sure not to replace the GEN warning light, which is not coming on despite the alternator not charging. Should I next pull the D+, DF, and D- plug and check for alternator output across DF and D+ momentarily? If there is output, what then? If not, what's next? |
SirAndy |
Jul 30 2018, 11:33 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
How exactly are you testing the output?
I know at least on my /6, i have to blip the throttle to get the engine over 2k+ rpm after i start it for the alternator to kick in and produce current. If i just let it idle, it won't charge and the warning light stays on. I've been told that this is somewhat normal ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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