Hi,
I am restoring a '72 Convertible running a 302 V8. Recently I had to replace the Alternator and the Voltage regulator to get the ALT light working and a decent charge to the Battery. And everything was fine, ALT light working correctly and battery charging.
I have just completed a top end engine rebuild, and after 15 minutes of idling the ALT light came on and will not go off.
Does anyone have any reliable tests that I can follow to determine if the Alternator or the regulator have blown?
Also while trying to investigate the problem, with the ignition turned on, the alternator could be heard making a ticking sort of noise, a bit like the flasher unit under a dash. Anyone know why it was doing that?
I'm in the U.K. and I am finding it a little difficult to find any help for Mustangs over here, so any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Martin
I am restoring a '72 Convertible running a 302 V8. Recently I had to replace the Alternator and the Voltage regulator to get the ALT light working and a decent charge to the Battery. And everything was fine, ALT light working correctly and battery charging.
I have just completed a top end engine rebuild, and after 15 minutes of idling the ALT light came on and will not go off.
Does anyone have any reliable tests that I can follow to determine if the Alternator or the regulator have blown?
Also while trying to investigate the problem, with the ignition turned on, the alternator could be heard making a ticking sort of noise, a bit like the flasher unit under a dash. Anyone know why it was doing that?
I'm in the U.K. and I am finding it a little difficult to find any help for Mustangs over here, so any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Martin