Update

[biksz]

finaly got in garage for half hour or so and managed to get the rad back in and sorted the steering lock thanks to mower man and some helpful tips.just need some hose clips and oil+filter oh and some water pipe for choke then should be able to fire up at last again.

[biksz]

had car running at last clocks fitted and working now need to get alternator sorted as think its overcharging so best to get it checked i think.front cycle brackets to sort and make.will keep updated when get more done.

[speedtripledan]

had car running at last clocks fitted and working now need to get alternator sorted as think its overcharging so best to get it checked i think.front cycle brackets to sort and make.will keep updated when get more done.

what voltage is it putting out?

[Longboarder]

All you need to test the alternator is a simple and cheap multimeter. Run the engine. Switch on the multimeter and set it on 20 volts. Attach the testing leads, positive to battery pos and neg to battery negative terminals and read off the volts. Handy if you can rev the engine to 2000 - 3000rpm and switching on the lights shouldn't make any difference. Voltage definitely should not go above 15v at any revs or state. (You will see different figures quoted for what the normal output range should be. I use 13.9 to 14.5.)

Now you know if the voltage regulator is OK or not.

 

Nigel

[biksz]

On tick over volt meter reads 14ish but red alt light is on slightly dim tried earths but still on so need to have alt checked i think

[Longboarder]

Depends what alternator you have. Very old lucas can have a blown surge protection diode. Otherwise it's probably the rectifier going down. If it is the rectifier the ign light sometimes gets brighter if you rev up and dimmer if you put some load on like the headlights and the wipers.

Sounds like a trip to the scrapyard to get a nice little charade or swift alternator as a replacement.

 

Nigel

[biksz]

alternator is kickng 13.5/14 volts the green wire which sends a signal to the red light on dash is kicking out 18 volts so i think the rectifier is on its way out so shall get pric on having it recon and price for a second hand one i think

[biksz]

Longboarder have you done this change iif so what do i need i.e another mounting bracket and plug?

[biksz]

well good news today i dont need to go scrappy for an alternator as with trade account at parts shop i getting a brand new one for £25 exchange bargain lol so me is happy

[biksz]

i got in garage and finaly made front cycle brackets here are a couple of pics they are simple but work.

[theduck]

Ooh... Fancy making some more? Look much better than what I'll be able to make up!

[Guest chris brown]

I would recommend beefing them up a bit you will be surprised how much strain they take.

[biksz]

chris dont no how can beef them up any more i cant see too much strain on them as they only hold cycle wings but could be wrong,pics if ya got any?

[Tazzzzman1]

Hi Stuart,

 

Looks a nice tidy job.

As Chris has pointed out though might be worth adding a couple of strengthening fillets (small triangular plates) fitted to the curved brace and each upright. You'll be surprised what stress and continual flexing will do to them. I had mine go on the 2B, but have also seen them crack on other cars as well. Better to do now than walking back up the road searching the hedgerows for your escaped cycle wing

[biksz]

fitted the cycle wings today closer to mot time now just want warmer weather now