welderman
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 08:51 AM |
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Mind you now you think of it I said a rennet for every frame lost !
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Tommy P
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 03:43 PM |
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Just ruled out the alternator, after fitting another (spare) one I had, with the same results. 
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RazMan
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 04:11 PM |
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My money's on the engine earth 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Tommy P
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 07:05 PM |
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Checked the engine earth, but I'll take another look.
Cheers
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adithorp
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 10:36 PM |
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Does start to sound earth related. Check the voltage between the output from the alternator and the alternator body. Also try it with a jump lead
direct from the alternator body to the battery; Whats the reading at the battery then.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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welderman
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 12:57 PM |
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I know what his problem was, but i can't tell you, he's too embarrased  .
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 06:00 PM |
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Go on. What are mates for if it's not to take the wee out of you.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Tommy P
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 07:15 PM |
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It was a fuse.
someone had installed a 12v plug for charging etc with an in line fuse, in line from the alternator to somewhere on the dash (although the dash
charging light was still working), which was separate from all the other fuses (which I checked). This one was (but isn't now) not in an obvious
place and was overlooked. on replacement everything works fine.
So there you have it, what a tit I feel.
Just so you know, the fuse went because there was a loose screwdriver in the small box where the 12v power plug was and I am assuming that this came
into contact with the plug and shorted across, thereby blowing the fuse.
Anyway, thanks for all the help and advice, both practical and theoretical to all those who contributed.
Let this be a lesson to you all (it has been for me) and don't leave a loose screwdriver or any other objects loose near a 12v plug, when your
thrashing the pants off your car.
Yours humbly and embarrassingly and apologetically.
Tommy P 
Happy now Joe
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FFTS
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| posted on 23/8/10 at 11:23 PM |
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Chris.
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adithorp
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 12:50 PM |
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I nearly sugested that... but it seemed too obvious.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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welderman
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 01:03 PM |
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THUMBS-UP
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Tommy P
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 01:15 PM |
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"Is a nice now - yes, a thank you"
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