Hello, I'm having issues with my 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT.
Had the battery die, got a jump and it worked. Died again, jumped again, battery tested at 9% power, replaced battery. During the second round of dying, the lights stopped working, and tachometer was reading at least 1k rpm low.
Since the battery was replaced, it died two-three days later.
I have had it on an overnight trickle, seems to be resting at about 12.7 volts. A reading with the car running at 1500 or 1000 rpm is 12.66. With the lights on, it is 12.4 and slowly dropping.
My guess is the alternator. I looked for parasitic drains first, but had no amp draw (or .02, something small) so that was ruled out. A new alternator is only about $40-50, so I'd love to avoid the shop diagnostic fee and installation fees.
Belts are tight, though the alternator itself has a shitty mounting system and tends to travel 1/2" loose on the screw over time, with its high quality tattered plastic bushing. After tightening, the problem remains.
Any ideas what to check next, or does this sound right?
Had the battery die, got a jump and it worked. Died again, jumped again, battery tested at 9% power, replaced battery. During the second round of dying, the lights stopped working, and tachometer was reading at least 1k rpm low.
Since the battery was replaced, it died two-three days later.
I have had it on an overnight trickle, seems to be resting at about 12.7 volts. A reading with the car running at 1500 or 1000 rpm is 12.66. With the lights on, it is 12.4 and slowly dropping.
My guess is the alternator. I looked for parasitic drains first, but had no amp draw (or .02, something small) so that was ruled out. A new alternator is only about $40-50, so I'd love to avoid the shop diagnostic fee and installation fees.
Belts are tight, though the alternator itself has a shitty mounting system and tends to travel 1/2" loose on the screw over time, with its high quality tattered plastic bushing. After tightening, the problem remains.
Any ideas what to check next, or does this sound right?