Re: Mike's 53 Clipper

Posted by Tobs On 2023/7/30 15:28:05

Well, Madelyn came home for a checkup and some TLC. I'll take her to TÜV for her inspection soon. Checked fluids, adjusted the brakes, fixed a bad ground on a turn signal, and am giving everything a look over. When I picked up the car from my brother in law, the battery was low, and I push started the car. Started right up, but on the way home I could see the generator was only putting out about 11-12 volts. When I got home I put my meter on the battery, and was somethign like 11 at idle, and went up to about 12 when I brought up the engine speed, but it was not 14 volts like it should be...I have the battery on a charger overnight, and will check tomorrow if the voltage comes back up with a charged battery. Not sure if the clover electric regulator went bad, or if the generator is weak...I checked all the wires between the gen and reg, and they are fine.... I tell you, the clipper is a lot lighter and nimbler than the caribbean to drive!

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