John,
What is the voltage at your battery at several RPM's?
It should be at least 12 volts to charge. If it it lower, there is a charging
problem indead.
Does it crank well? If yes, the battery is ok.
Rene
john peloquin wrote:
> Dear MG electrical system experts:
>
> I think I may have a problem with my charging system on my '70 BGT.
> Essentially, my lights and other electrics dim at idle below 2100 RPM!
> Even my radio distorts at a reasonble idle speed! I bought a reconditioned
> Lucas Alternator about 3 or four months ago, so I hope I don't have to get
> a new one!
>
> Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
>
> "Never ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
> John J. Peloquin, Assistant Research Entomologist
> Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521
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