[Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky

[Dan Rachlin]

I think some alternators dont charge at idle, but if you hit the gas they
do. That may be why the light comes on.
Dan

On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Jim H. Thompson <jimthompsoncc at gmail.com>
wrote:

>  1.       Could be a loose belt. Time to do a simple check up.
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> 2.       Battery fluid level
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> 3.       Cables clean and tight both ends
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> 4.       Make sure dash is grounded
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> *From:* chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:
> chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] *On Behalf Of *HarKemAsso at aol.com
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:55 PM
> *To:* Chevelle-list at chevelles.net
> *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
>
>
>
> on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get
> on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the
> lights on, what might be my problem?
>
> it still has the external regulator.
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> thanks
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>
> Harlan
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