Re: [MV] M35 charging problem

Just went outside and verified the following:

Outside temp is at this moment 0.7 deg. C, 33.2 deg. F.

I checked the batteries with digital multi-meter. No charger on either
since running the truck yesterday. One battery showed 12.8 Volts the other
12.9 Volts.

I started the truck without any other electrical devices operating except
the fuel pump. It fired right off ... whew ... <grin>.

I shut it right down and checked the batteries. Both within 0.1 volts of
each other (I have a switch between the batteries which I turn off between
them while checking the batteries)

Both batteries had dropped 0.4 volts. Now showing 12.4 and 12.5 volts
respectively.

AND most importantly, I woke up and checked the charging system. Mine is an
alternator. The bolt holes are on the firewall for the voltage regulator
and I now remember wondering what would have been mounted there.

Again, I am not very literate with alternators. Can this be repaired by a
moron? If so, please advise me how I should do this. I am already
certified as the moron who will attempt the work. If it is repairable I
might be able to find a shop locally, I hope, if it is beyond my talents.

Any idea right off hand what an alternator will cost?


Thanks again, Bill K.



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