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bodydub · 06-25-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XoXSciFiGuy

You know...I saw a post back there by the author saying his alternator passed the test at the auto parts store.

Maybe it IS the belt. The easy test is to push down with light to medium force on the center point of the belt, the point farthest from any pulleys...and see if it goes down NO MORE than 1/2 inch. If it goes down more than that, it is probably loose. Try adjusting up the belt a little tighter first. Or just replace the thing if it is loose.

I replaced all the belts last year, and the maybe 5K on it. Not to mention I removed the alternator twice to get it tested. So I know the belt is tight and good.

bodydub · 06-25-2022, 07:59 PM

Thoughts alabama lowlife???

jp2code · 06-25-2022, 08:59 PM

You have a voltmeter.

But do you have Facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3608...61499890219377

bodydub · 06-26-2022, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jp2code

You have a voltmeter.

But do you have Facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3608...61499890219377

It's all in my first post

jp2code · 06-26-2022, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bodydub

It's all in my first post

Then replace the alternator with a new one.

bodydub · 06-26-2022, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jp2code

You have a voltmeter.

But do you have Facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3608...61499890219377

Is the FB group affiliated with this page, or is the name just coincidence??

XoXSciFiGuy · 06-26-2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bodydub

Is the FB group affiliated with this page, or is the name just coincidence??

No they are the same organization. Some folks prefer the Facebook page, others the forum here. Some both.

bodydub · 07-07-2022, 01:14 AM

SOLVED!!! Voltage was 13.9 with no electronics on and truck on. But, voltage was fluctuating from 11-12 with headlights, A/C fan on high and radio on. Voltage did not rise/change when RPM was raised with the same components on. I just installed a rebuilt (yeah I know) alternator today from O'Reillys. Volts did not drop below 13 with same components on, and rose to high 13s when RPM raised. Remember, alternator "tested" good, twice at auto parts store. But that was under NO LOAD. My guess is that the bench tester only tests for functionality, not under any sort of load.

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bodydub Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ft Hood, TX Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thoughts alabama lowlife???

07-07-2022, 01:14 AM	#18
bodydub Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ft Hood, TX Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	SOLVED!!! Voltage was 13.9 with no electronics on and truck on. But, voltage was fluctuating from 11-12 with headlights, A/C fan on high and radio on. Voltage did not rise/change when RPM was raised with the same components on. I just installed a rebuilt (yeah I know) alternator today from O'Reillys. Volts did not drop below 13 with same components on, and rose to high 13s when RPM raised. Remember, alternator "tested" good, twice at auto parts store. But that was under NO LOAD. My guess is that the bench tester only tests for functionality, not under any sort of load.