You could have a dead spot on your communitator or a bad diode. You could
check the alternator out on the local NAPA test bench first.
Some NAPA stores don't have the diagram to hook up a Vanagon Alternator so
try to get the test wire diagram before you go.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Ovregaard" <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 10:51 AM
Subject: Alternator died

> Hi all,
>
> Yesterday the 2 external voltage regulators arrived and I installed the
> first one in my 90 and it worked great. My digital charger/tester went
> from 0% on the alternator test to 103% when the regulator was maxed
> out. I then backed it off to 100% or about 14.2V.
>
> Then I did the same for my 84. Fired up the engine, turned on the
> headlights and !!!!!!!!???????????????RPS#$^%#^%^%@#! The alt. output
> was 0 and the voltage was 12.5 and dropping! Put the old regular in and
> same thing. Checked the connections, brushes, contacts and tried again.
> Same thing! No output.
>
> Now, before I go and spring for a rebuilt alt., I thought I should
> write you guys for any suggestions.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>
> Keith Ovregaard
> 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged Camper
> 90 Westy Syncro (No name yet for the pastel white box)