Alternator

[black haze]

From what ive heard, 1st gen dodge alternator, or more the diodes are bad. On this note i am having the same problem.My alternator is not charging.Have any of you delt with this?Is it the diode?I am taking the alternator to get it checked out. But the diode or whatever it is is not showing a good flow of power with a voltage meter.Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[Whit]

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[Ceejmo]

It may be the external regulator that is mounted on the firewall. I have replaced mine three times in the last 18 months.

 

[black haze]

Your engine didn't originally have it on there did it?

 

[Ceejmo]

1990 model came with an external regulator.

 

[black haze]

Yea they change the charging system between there.Apparently people with my model are hookin them up though.So i bought one.Ill let yall know how it works.Thanks

 

[black haze]

Well i got the regulator hooked up and it started workin perfectly.Thanks for all the advice.