I decided to go on a drive in my Healey yesterday that wandered further than
the normal 100 mile radius (AAA tow distance) from my home. In fact, I drove
nearly 500 miles from home, up the CA coast, and into southern OR. Last
night, after driving approximately 400 miles, I turned on my headlights due to
heavy fog. I drove approx 100 more miles and ended up in Brookings, OR. I
stopped at a local hotel for the evening. After checking in, I returned to my
car and it wouldn't start. The battery was dead and just got a clicking from
the starter. I push started it and parked it for the night.
This morning, after push starting it again, I drove approximately 20 miles and
the car died. I confirmed the wires were connected to the terminals of the
generator. I noticed the electrical terminals on the generator had engine
paint on them (from painting the generator). I cleaned the two terminals of
the paint. I started the car and disconnected the battery to see if the car
would keep running. It did. However, when I turned on the headlights the car
immediately died. I turned off the lights and drove about 50 miles with no
problems. I turned off the ignition and 10 minutes later it started normally
(still without lights).
It seems the lights (and/or any other accessory) is draining the battery too
much. The battery is new which was installed a couple months ago. Any
suggestions/comments?
Kenny
61 BT7
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