They or somebody needs to build in more protection into the regulator light line and be sure your running a 161 Battery light. John Hervey -----Original Message----- From: anbrahaesl [mailto:anders@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 1:49 AM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] Re: Alternator Leaking I've got no good solution but I've experienced the same problem with the regulator. I got a 136 Amp alternator, a sterdy thing, but I've busted two regulators in it of no aparent reason. Right now I'm using my old Motorola. I'll give the 136 Amp a new try in a couple of weeks. I can keep you posted on the progress, I am a bit worried my self. Anders Brandt # 10238 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote: > I'll confirm Dave's analysis. That goo is from the voltage > regulator. It's the stuff to seal it and keep all the pieces from > vibrating, etc. Heat is the cause of the run-off probably because of > the location of the alternator and heat from the exhaust. I have > thought about a shield or some other approach. That's been some time > ago. I've just left it for now. So far so good. The Motorola works > great - it is just a bit weak with everything running. > > My big problem is trying to get a replacement alternator to last > longer than a day or two. So far I've gone through one new Grady > alternator and three rebuilds on that (voltage regulators) with no > luck. I've checked everything I can think of and I still cannot > figure out what is causing the failures. The Motorola works well > except for its slight inherent low capacity at full load. > > Harold McElraft - 3354 > > > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxx> > wrote: > > While I was beginning work on flushing my cooling system, I > noticed > > about a half-dozen drops of thick oil under the right side of the > > engine. Turns out it's oil that's leaking from my Motorola > > alternator. > > > > So how long do I have before I get to replace this too? > > > > Johnny > > 5518 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/