Charging Q

[batchman]

Does the SHO's alternator have the voltage regulator integrated into it?

My car is giving me a charge light on a cold start - ayup running 12v. After it warms a little and is revved to ~4k, it jumps up to alternator voltage and is fine until it gets cold again.

Just wondering if I'm needing an alternator or just a seperate voltage regulator. Yeah, I'm old enough I remember they used to be seperate. Not sure if any of them are now...

TIA,
- Jeff

 

[olympic]

The reg. is integrated. The brushes in the alt are probably worn out. You can rebuild it or get a new one.

 

[batchman]

Thanks! Figured as much, may try brushes but y'know if you do that the bearings aren't far behind. At least that's usually my luck.

Cheers,
- Jeff