akeizm Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hey all, I've had a search and havn't come up with the exact answer I'm looking for. I'm wondering how can you tell if you have an internally regulated alternator without opening up the alternator itself. I put a 79 280zx N/a motor in my 260z and converted it to a turbo using its alternator but I'm now overcharging (around 15v @ idle, and goes over 16 when driving). I think its because I have 2 regulators (the external one and internal one) but I'm not sure on how to tell if I do have an internally regulated one. Is there a list that tells me what my alternator is, or maybe a photo to show me the difference (if any by looking at it)? Thanks, Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 If its from a turbo car then its internally regulated. Also a way to find out is remove the external regulator or bypass it and hook up the alternator directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Ok I pulled out the alternator and found that it was an interally regulated one. And after blowin a few fuses etc I got it all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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