David and all,
One way to avoid cutting off the old pulley, as David had to do, is to bring
the exchange
alternator with you to the auto parts store. The counter person will probably
have an impact
wrench to take off the pulley for you.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Dr David McNaughton
> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2000 2:08 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Alternator Question - igntion light _ fixed!! Thanks all
>
>
> 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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