Re: Getting a jump/Gener-Nator or Powergen/Intermittent power drop follow-up

Posted by BH On 2012/2/15 18:28:33

Cap'n -

Very glad to hear the issue is resolved, at long last. Problems like this can be very difficult to troubleshoot remotely (on a forum), without the laying on of hands.

Glad that the experts at Acme ruled out the ammeter, itself, but it looks like even they got "bit" by one of the "new" regulators.

As I said in another thread, your electrical system, as designed, is fully adequate for the car, as equipped. The problem is finding the culprit in an intermittent condition.

Your experience in this case just reinforces my notions about rebuilt/exchange units. I'd rather rebuild my own, or sublet the work to a local expert. However, if I have to buy an exchange unit, it better be from a supplier with a good track record.

A shiny coat of paint don't mean squat.