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Re: Really stumped

To: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net, team-thicko@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Really stumped
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:29:36 -0700
GC -

Just a thought.  ONE of the generator field coils may be failing under load 
ONLY.

A generator shop should be able to simulate running condition operation.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite

At 05:08 PM 6/22/01 -0700, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>Hey guys,
>
>While were giving quizes, who can help me solve this puzzler...
>
>'71 Midget with RB340 voltage regulator.
>
>I've gone through every check and adjustment procedure in the Bentley
>manual to sort out why there is a charging problem.
>
>Geherator polarized
>Procedure for voltage - approx 15 volts
>Procedure for current, reading with ammeter approx 20 amps
>cutoff procedure - open at idle, closed on RPM increase above 1000RPM
>proceure for generator- 20 volts at idle, increases steadily on revs
>continuity between generator and V Reg checks OK
>continuity between V Reg and positive battery cable checks OK
>braided ground strap between chassis and bolt on slave cylinder
>ignition light goes out over 1000 RPM
>belt not slipping
>Brand new battery that will hold a charge for about a week, but doesn't
>pick up any charge from the car running.
>
>I did find that the cut-off contact would sometime close when the car was
>shut off which would account for the battery drain over a weeks time, but
>doesn't explain why the battery wasn't charging when driven. I corrected
>that problem though, but still no charging.
>
>The one thing I'm not sure about though, is when I check the voltage at the
>"F" terminal at the V Reg, when everything is connected, the voltage drops
>to around 6 volts when the engine is revved. readings at the "B" terminal
>read a steady 12-13 volts.
>
>What have I missed???
>
>Gerard
>
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