Charging Problem

[jburgessx2]

Ron,

Thanks. I didn't know the regulator was internal on this. I'll pull
the alternator and take it in for a rebuild.

Jerry
85 PT40
Port Hueneme, CA


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> It is a alternator problem probably. The voltage regulator is
> internal. You need to have it re-built.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
> wrote:
> >
> > I bought our 85 PT40 in January and drove it from Missouri to
> > California. I did quite a bit of night driving and noticed the
> > headlights would get dimmer and dimmer. I checked the engine
volt
> > meter and it was draining vice charging. I started watching the
guage
> > and noticed it would occasionally start charging and the lights
would
> > brighten. But, it didn't do it often enough. I started the
generator
> > and it immediately started charging and continued to charge.
> >
> > I'm not sure if I have a voltage regulator issue, loose
connection, or
> > an alternator problem. I wouldn't think it was the alternator
because
> > it would charge occasionally. If it is a voltage regulator
problem,
> > where would it be located and are they easy to buy?
> >
> > As always, I appreciate the help. I'm narrowing down my list of
fixes
> > and finally starting to feel like I'm getting the upper hand.
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
> > Port Hueneme, CA
> >
>