Where exactly were you measuring the voltage? At the battery, at the
alternator output stud, or somewhere in between?

The Vanagon alternator won't charge unless it is properly connected to
the instrument cluster via the small blue wire that runs all the way to
the dash. What is the instrument cluster charging led doing?

Mark

Keith Ovregaard wrote:

> ... ...
>
> 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)
>