[T3] Charging issue still

[Bryon Garvin]

I can only comment on the new Bosch VR.  I have one and it works flawlessly.

 - Bryon, '71 Fastback

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Tim Keohane <rheorojo at wildblue.net> wrote:

> I rechecked the generator mounting, and found the alignment less than the
> width of the dimple on the  strap off. ( 1mm ) I'll correct that, however it
> seems too small to create a heating issue. Yes Jim I have your charging fact
> sheet and will recheck everything again. I will also repeat my drive from a
> few days back without any load except the clock and the fuel pump and any
> other draws necessary for the car to run. ( coil, fuel injectors, dist. etc
> ) The generator is a re-manufactured bosch # 311 903 031. I see on the
> commutator (?), where the brushes ride, a ledge indicating wear. The groves
> are still very visible and are deeper than the ledge is tall by many
> factors. The brushes are protruding above the holder brackets and the spring
> (s) seems plenty strong.
> The voltage regulator is not bosch and I have some reservations regarding
> that component. I'm not sure I can envision a situation where the V R would
> drop as the temp. went up. Does anyone have any comments on the new style
> bosch electronic V R ?
> I'd like to get this solved as my transmission is debating itself as to
> what gear it should be in and when.
> Thanks Tim
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