> Date sent: Wed, 13 Mar 96 23:21 EST
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> From: rdonahue@holli.com (Robert J. Donahue)
> Subject: TD Generator Output
> Send reply to: rdonahue@holli.com (Robert J. Donahue)
> With the lights off and no accessories on, the ammeter on my TD reads a slight
> discharge at idle. Yet the generator will put out +25 amps when reved-up. I
> tried this with the field, armature, and ammeter input all tied together, so
> this rules out any problem with the voltage regulator.
>
> Is it normal to have a small discharge at idle? I seem to remember that back
> in the generator days, you got a small charge even at idle unless the lights
> were on.
>
> I am using one of those newfangled low maintenance batteries. I've heared that
> they need a slightly higher charging voltage. Could this be the problem?
>
> Before you ask, I did check the fan belt tension. Any help will be
>appreciated.
>
> Bob Donahue " 50s FOREVER "
> rdonahue@holli.com
> 1953 MG-TD under restoration
> 1971 MGB
>
If memory serves (yes, I'm that old) your generator is performing
properly. Slight discharge at idle is normal. If it bothers you,
increase the idle. It's just the nature of all generator systems.
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