[Healeys] electrical problem

[Alan Seigrist]

James -

Pop open the cover of your voltage regulator.  It sounds to me like one of
the two (or three for BJ8) cut out contacts has fused together or melted
inside, giving a constant circuit.  Sometimes you can fix this by prying the
contacts apart and filing them down a bit, and adjusting them a little.
Other times you have to replace the whole box.

Be careful - you may be overcharging your battery - fix it before driving
again.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM, James Shope <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>wrote:

> out cruising with the frau this evening burning $4.00 a gallon gasoline and
> enjoying it immensely when i noticed the dreaded no charge light was on.  I
> DID NOT PANIC.  I calmly stated that andy rooney was coming on in a few
> minutes and i wanted to see it.  i knew not to mention any kind of problem,
> having paid the price before.  when safely ensconced in the garage, i did a
> quick troubleshoot.  no loose wires or belts.  the  light does not come on
> when turning on ignition and will not begin to flicker until slightly above
> idle, then comes on bright.  any help appreciated before i begin the
> involved
> troubleshoot.  hjim