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General Category => General Discussion => What did you do to your FJ today? => Topic started by: Mike m on April 17, 2018, 09:00:28 PM

Title: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: Mike m on April 17, 2018, 09:00:28 PM
So my bike is charging at 15 volts at 3500 rpm.ive already repaired the plug 2 years ago.what the life I should get from I after I replace the regulator.thinking of springing for a new alternator
Title: Re: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: FJmonkey on April 17, 2018, 10:25:52 PM
The alternator is doing its job, fire the regulator and get a new one. The regulator can be replaced in the same position or get one that can be remotely mounted away from heat.
Title: Re: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: racerrad8 on April 17, 2018, 10:44:10 PM
Have you checked your repair from two years ago?

If the replacement spades heat cycle and lose tension then the alternator will not be reading the actual battery voltage.

If the connection is good, then your regulator is not regulating. So a replacement regulator, either internal or external will repair the issue.

I sell the internal replacement regulator on the website.

Or then have been many write ups here using the external regulator.

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: Mike m on April 18, 2018, 08:21:37 AM
With the money invested and the age of the alternator replacing with a complete new unitis more realistic to me.thanks fellas
Title: Re: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: Pat Conlon on April 18, 2018, 10:23:28 AM
Ok, if you wish, but with what you described, there is nothing wrong with your existing generator.

Don't be surprised if your new one also pumps out 15 volts
Title: Re: Should I replace my alternator
Post by: Mike m on April 18, 2018, 06:44:58 PM
The volts before and after the wiring repair are the same as directly at the thw batter - 1 volt.ya happy!!