Morris Minor Owners Club

ok will try that over the weekend
many thanks for all the help for this
Stu

Have you converted to neg earth?

yeah it has been converted to neg earth

Hi guys
Just a BIG thanks for all the help with this problem
just fitted a new alternator(another BIG thanks to ESM for the replacement top blokes)
its seems the alternator was at fault along with the ign light oil light being mixed up at some point in the past
Cheers again
Stuart

There have been quite a few reports of these faulty alternators from this supplier... Seems ridiculous that they expect the customers to be the Quality Control team... Surely they should be testing them before sending out ? Although I do wonder if some of the 'faults' are not down to faulty installation by the buyers.....

I got mine off ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171475641019? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Had a few bits and pieces off them and absolutely no complaints

Can I just say that ESM couldn't have been more helpful with the alternator problem
as for them checking every kit surely it would be the QC dept at the manufacturer that supplied ESM that would be at fault
for allowing the item through ?

Indeed - but they are sending out faulty alternators - and then having all the hassle of getting them back - sending out replacements... It's hardly 'good' customer service. they should be sending their whole stock back and finding a new supplier! But as long as you are now happy.... What volts do you get now with engine revving and headlights + heater fan running ?

stuupnorth wrote: surely it would be the QC dept at the manufacturer that supplied ESM that would be at fault
for allowing the item through ?

Well I don't think many of the aftermarket reconer do this.I was talking to my usual motor factor the other day and he tells me that NON of the batteries he sells are tested before he gets them,the suppliers policy,is just sell them if they fail they automatically replace without any query.So the customer is the QC.He says he has a failure rate of about 10%. But says if you want to pay three times as much, he could sell you a main brand which may or may not have been tested.