Short life of battery and lightbulbs, possible damage from acid thrown from
the battery. What engine--gas, diesel, turbogas?
Brian
At , Lee, Toro wrote:
>At 01:40 PM 10/22/97 -0400, Lee, Toro wrote:
>>Hey Brian,
>>
>>I thought you might be able to help me out with my 86 505S
>>I've been having alternator problems on and off for a year. Here's what
>>happened so far.
>>
>>Last year my alternator started over charging. I check the voltage at
>>3000 rpm according to the manual and I got about 17 volts.
>>
>>I drove with this problem for about a month before taking it to an
>>alternator rebuilder. He replaced the rectifier, regulator and bearing.
>>A couple of months later my battery died and I replaced it. Several
>>months after the new battery the alternator started over charging again.
>>My guess is that the bad battery was over working it. I got a new
>>regulator to go with the fairly new battery but it's still over
>>charging.
>>
>>Can you tell me what's going on and whether its more than just my
>>alternator (regulator)?
>>
>>What damages should I expect if I keep driving with it over charging?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Toro
>>
>>
Brian Holm, Peugeotholm
Supplying parts for Peugeots only, since 1969
Plainfield, VT 802.454.7132 Fax 454.1310