[T3] Charging issue still

[Dave Hall]

If there's a poor connection between the main battery connections - perhaps
due to corrosion, grease or something - it's possible that the resistance is
gradually increasing during operation.  I had a situation where I had put
copper grease on starter terminals and after a few days the starter wouldn't
turn the engine over.  Cleaning the connections back to metal and leaving
out the grease cured it permanently.  I've also had misfires when using a
dab of copper grease on spark plug threads.  

Dave,
UK VW Type 3&4 Club.
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Tim
Keohane
Sent: 14 January 2011 17:15
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Charging issue still

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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