Acollin
Donation Time
Series V 1966
Probably for as long as I've owned my car, at start up, I would hear the telltale rattle of what I thought was an alternator going bad. Once the car warmed up the sound would go away and charging was not a problem. I assumed the alternator would eventually fail and I would replace it.
I read the strings-- no Lucas replacements-- how to refit an hitachi , etc and thought , this year, I should do something about it.
Well, I found the belt to be loose--- tightened it to a good adjustment and the rattle disappeared.
Does this mean I simply needed to adjust my belt or that with the tighter belt I am masking the rattle as there is now more tension on the soon to fail bearings and I will soon need to replace my alternator. My belt is not over tight now-- but simply a good adjustment.
As long as the " rocks in the tin can" sound is quieted and the charging system is working, I am a happy camper.
Please advise
I guess this is my season for electrical questions.
Be well all
Andrew
Probably for as long as I've owned my car, at start up, I would hear the telltale rattle of what I thought was an alternator going bad. Once the car warmed up the sound would go away and charging was not a problem. I assumed the alternator would eventually fail and I would replace it.
I read the strings-- no Lucas replacements-- how to refit an hitachi , etc and thought , this year, I should do something about it.
Well, I found the belt to be loose--- tightened it to a good adjustment and the rattle disappeared.
Does this mean I simply needed to adjust my belt or that with the tighter belt I am masking the rattle as there is now more tension on the soon to fail bearings and I will soon need to replace my alternator. My belt is not over tight now-- but simply a good adjustment.
As long as the " rocks in the tin can" sound is quieted and the charging system is working, I am a happy camper.
Please advise
I guess this is my season for electrical questions.
Be well all
Andrew