Sounds like worn bearings in the generator allowed things to get too
close once proper belt tension was set. Best bet is that you'll need a
new one.
Dan Walters
'63 Sprite
'74 Midget
Brick NJ
After two perfect weeks, the Austin is home in the driveway venting
excess smoke from its generator. All was well until last night when I
changed to a better fitting fan belt. Old one was very loose and
slipping. The new one is properly tensioned just to the point that it
is difficult but not quite impossible to turn the fan by hand. The
generator light comes on with the turn of the key, goes off as soon as
the engine starts, and everything seems fine. After a few minutes of
driving however, a burning smell issues forth and smoke can be seen
coming out of the generator. Shutting off the ignition ends the smoke.
Ideas? Similar experience? Cheap solution? Pointless comments on
un-related topic?
Thanks,
Glen
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