Alternator died

[Len1955]

Thanks Max I will try that, I did read on another forum that the bulb could only but 2 watts is that right
How can I test my alt with a multi meter to see if it is OK.
Cheers

[Len1955]

OK I just hooked up a T10 5 watt bulb and test ran, it's putting out 14 volts so alternator is working OK.
Would it be OK to use a 5 watt bulb permanently.

[maxsandman]

OK I just hooked up a T10 5 watt bulb and test ran, it's putting out 14 volts so alternator is working OK.
Would it be OK to use a 5 watt bulb permanently.

Im no expert, but i think that would be OK, just need to "load" the alternator up to tell it to charge.
Also, I have found when using LEDs as warning lights, sometime it's not enough load for the alternator to charge, in case you were thinking of going that way

[Len1955]

Thank's Max for the help, I have done some research and measured the resistance of the original dash bulbs and get about 13 ohms so for now I will get a resistor close to that and a diode and make up a lead to go under the bonnet, latter on I will fit an alternator led in the dash.
The 5 watt is about 3 ohms.
Cheers