In a message dated 97-07-04 07:44:18 EDT, drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)
writes:
> How many amps drawdown should there be on a 76MGB with all loads
> removed except the alternator and starter connectuions? I'm getting 18 m/
amps
> and this seems like a whole bunch.
David:
I am no expert, but looking at the schematic for the Lucas alternators, there
is a constant path for current flow through the regulator, even with
everything off. Since none of the books I have give values for the internal
components, it's just a guess, but 18 ma seems about right.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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