Charging Problem

[ronmarabito2002]

It is a alternator problem probably. The voltage regulator is
internal. You need to have it re-built.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
wrote:
>
> I bought our 85 PT40 in January and drove it from Missouri to
> California. I did quite a bit of night driving and noticed the
> headlights would get dimmer and dimmer. I checked the engine volt
> meter and it was draining vice charging. I started watching the guage
> and noticed it would occasionally start charging and the lights would
> brighten. But, it didn't do it often enough. I started the generator
> and it immediately started charging and continued to charge.
>
> I'm not sure if I have a voltage regulator issue, loose connection, or
> an alternator problem. I wouldn't think it was the alternator because
> it would charge occasionally. If it is a voltage regulator problem,
> where would it be located and are they easy to buy?
>
> As always, I appreciate the help. I'm narrowing down my list of fixes
> and finally starting to feel like I'm getting the upper hand.
>
> Jerry
> 85 PT40
> Port Hueneme, CA
>