What kind of alternator does an E-type have?
The E-Type alternator (Lucas 11AC) and associated control circuitry seem to be surrounded in mystery. In this article, the design of the alternator circuit will be explained in detail, with some trouble shooting tips. First, we will discuss how an alternator works.
When do you know you have an alternator problem?
When you turn on the headlights and they pulse when you rev the engine, (headlights don’t have a steady, constant quality beam) you probably have an alternator problem. A small pulsing is OK and is more or less present in many cars, but a strong fluctuation is bad.
What kind of alternator does a jaguar have?
Jaguar E-Type Alternator System Explained The E-Type alternator (Lucas 11AC) and associated control circuitry seem to be surrounded in mystery. In this article, the design of the alternator circuit will be explained in detail, with some trouble shooting tips.
Is the Lucas 60 amp alternator the same as the Bosch?
Lucas 60 amp alternators have a double foot, similar to the Bosch. It’s easy enough to adapt the Bosch unit to a Lucas mount. Wiring plan: actually, very easy to adapt to the E-Type harness.
Is the battery on my 4 liter Series 1 XKE-XKE?
I own an E-Type series 1, 4,2l, chassis-no. is 31013 and have some trouble with the alternator. It does not charge. The alternator is the original type refurbished on an exchange base. I also changed the 4TR and the 3W but it still does not charge the battery.
How can I tell if I have an alternator problem?
To differentiate an alternator problem from the battery, you will need to use a voltmeter to check for voltage. First, turn off the engine and check the battery voltage. A fully charged battery should have a reading of 12.65 volts. Next, turn on the engine and recheck the voltage. You should have a reading of 13.5 to 14.5 volts.
What causes an alternator to go over base voltage?
If you are getting more than 2 volts above base voltage, most likely your alternator is over-charging the battery or the battery is faulty. Other potential problems are a faulty voltage regulator or a problem in the charging system wiring.
The E-Type alternator (Lucas 11AC) and associated control circuitry seem to be surrounded in mystery. In this article, the design of the alternator circuit will be explained in detail, with some trouble shooting tips. First, we will discuss how an alternator works.