Thanks,
If I understand you correctly, the warning light for a defective generator
would be the IGNITION light in the speedo?
(Left - High Beams, Center- Ignition, Right - Oil)
BTW I finaly found out (reading the electrical schemas in the workshop
manual) that it IS a generator. What is the best way to test the amp
output? Already checked the voltage (looked OK) but the amps only gave me
1-2 amps. I'm probably doing something wrong 'cause I'm sure it should be
higher than that. Any pointers?
Note: One the car is started, the ignition light goes off. But my battery,
evven after an hour of running at idle, doesn't get recharged! I know it's
only a generator but shouldn't it be able to reccharge the battery if
nothing else is turned on?
TIA
Steph
Ottawa, Canada
'69 Spit - Hers (Getting "new" fiberglass floors this week!)
'71 TR6 - Mine (Can't wait for winter - that's when I will work on it
again!!!)
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Hall <shall@fastpointcom.com>
To: Stephane St-Amant <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>; TRIUMPH LIST
<triumphs@autox.team.net>; Spitfires List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: Spit MK3 Dash Warning Lights question
> Hi Stephane-
> You are correct-the other large red light is the Brake
> Failure/handbrake light. The alternator/generator light should be one
> of the three lights at the bottom of your speedometer. This is the way
> my 1970 Mk 3 is set up.
>
> Cheers
>
> Steve Hall
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> To: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>; "TRIUMPH LIST"
> <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "Spitfires List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 1:27 PM
> Subject: Re: Spit MK3 Dash Warning Lights question
>
>
> >
> > Hi Steph,
> >
> > Can't help you with the dash lights, since the '69 models were
> equiped with
> > the later-style dashboards. Good luck on the floor patch -- just
> make
> > certain that the sheetmetal under your seats (the part that supports
> your
> > weight) is sound. The fiberglass fix has worked REALLY well for the
> > footwells until I can have the entire floorboards replaced. Just
> make
> > certain that you use the heavier fiberglass "mat" material as
> opposed to the
> > thin, cheesecloth looking stuff. You'll wind up with a much
> stronger floor
> > and the heavier stuff is much easier to work with. Use a small
> dense foam
> > rubber roller instead of the usual plastic spreaders to apply the
> resin to
> > the mats -- MUCH easier to work with. I'd also recommend a few sets
> of
> > latex gloves within easy reach to keep that stuff off your hands!
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff in San Diego
> >
> > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site & Vintage Spitfire Webring
> > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > and... The Triumph Autos/Parts Wanted Listings
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRwanted.cgi
> > ...plus a few other surprises!
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Stephane St-Amant <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>
> > To: TRIUMPH LIST <triumphs@autox.team.net>; Spitfires List
> > <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 9:58 AM
> > Subject: Spit MK3 Dash Warning Lights question
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I am please to report that all my lights are now connected
> properly and
> > > work! Thanks to all who helped! But this is not the end of my
> electrical
> > > "quest". Neither my Haynes, Bentley or original workshop manual
> seem to
> > > indicate the location or purpose of the many dash components. In
> my '69
> > > Spit, there is two big red warning lights in the top center of the
> dash
> > (one
> > > between the gas and oil pressure gauge, and one between the oil
> pressure
> > and
> > > the temp gauge).
> > >
> > > I already know that the left one is the four-way flasher indicator
> (which
> > > works now!) but what is the right one for. In my case, it is
> always on
> > > (when the key is turned). My guess was that it was the brake
> failure
> > > warning light but yesterday Saturday I found out that my battery
> is not
> > > being charged by the generator/alternator (which one is suppose to
> be in
> > > this car anyway?). So now, I think it may also be the warning
> light for
> > the
> > > gen/alt. Which one is it?
> > >
> > > Again, TIA
> > >
> > > P.S. Thanks Jeff for your great webpage. I'm currently doing the
> same
> > > temporary fix to the floors than you did (which BTW are just a
> little
> > worst
> > > than Mrs. Jones's were!). I'll let you know how mine turns out.
> > >
> > > Steph
> > > Ottawa, Canada
> > > '69 Spit - Hers (Now lighted like a Christmas Tree - until the
> battery
> > goes
> > > dead!!!)
> > > '71 TR6 - Mine (Disappearing slowly under a pile of boxes!!!
> :-( )
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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