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Alternator Question - igntion light _ fixed!! Thanks all

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Subject: Alternator Question - igntion light _ fixed!! Thanks all
From: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:07:35 +0100
Thanks again to the list

Exchange unit fixed the problem - Easy job (or so I thought) - getting
the pulley off the old unit was interesting to say the least --- dug out
the junior hacksaw in the end - may have lost my exchange deposit
however :-)

David
>David,
>  Alternator diodes, most likely.  Take the thing to a local rebuilder
>and have him test it. A rebuild or exchange unit will solve the problem. 
>  Make sure to disconnect battery before messing with this alternator.
>Bob
>
>
>On Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:39:13 +0100 Dr David McNaughton
><david@mcna.demon.co.uk> writes:
>> Hi Folks,
>> 
>> Again - help please from the list.
>> 
>> Just back from my 84 mile commute with the ignition light on - first
>> time I have seen this - It is dim until you rev up - then it gets
>> brighter - brighter with lights on at speed - but drop the revs even
>> with the lights on and it gets dim!
>> 
>> New alternator?
>> 
>> Advice as always much appreciated
>> 
>> David
>> 
>> MGB GT 1973
>> -- 
>> Dr David M McNaughton
>> Haddington  East Lothian
>> Radio GM8 KOF

-- 
Dr David M McNaughton
Haddington  East Lothian
Radio GM8 KOF

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