Full Size Chevrolet V8-350 5.7L DSL (1984)
Voltage Regulator: Customer Interest
Charging System - Abnormal Operation
Number:
84-140
Section:
6E (VIy)
Date:
June, 1984
Subject:
ABNORMAL CHARGING
SYSTEM OPERATION
Model and Year: 1983-84 CHEVROLETS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
CONDITION
Abnormal charging system operation can result in:
a.
An overcharge of the battery and possible electrolyte leakage, or
b.
An undercharge resulting in a low battery state of charge.
CAUSE
These conditions may be caused by a faulty voltage regulator.
CORRECTION
Voltage regulators produced after approximately April 1, 1984 are identified with a letter "L" adjacent to the regulator terminals. These
should be used in all 1983-84 alternator repairs.
