More woes - after the head gasket failure my 2CT liteace has now decided to stop charging.
Dashboard is lit up like a Christmas tree !
All the lights flicker on idle and are on constant when revved - accompanied by that irritating ping ping !
I've followed the recent threads on this problem - so its an Alternater charging issue or volage regulator.
Whats it LIKELY to be brushes, voltage regulator or rectifier ?
Its not charging the battery - checked that with a AVO meter.
What else do I need to check and how do I do it, to identify the source.

- (#7305) stephen Judge, 20 Dec 03 13:17

Any chance you've disturbed the alternator plug while working on the head? Worth a check. Probably the brushes, although you should check for a field voltage to rule out the reg before you start stripping.

Erm, the fan belt is on, yes? Been there before haven't we, LOL

David
- (#7305) david miller, 20 Dec 03 15:03

David,
It was well worth the check you suggested !
Because of the difficult access to the exhaust manifold ( re head gasket )I must have disturbed the terminal connection on the alternater. It was slack !
Had to fit a new nut and a washer because of the arcing.
Many thanks !

- (#7305) stephen judge, 21 Dec 03 07:25