[Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Speaking of Bugeyes

Brad Fornal tequila.brad at gmail.com
Sun May 5 08:19:10 MDT 2013


I don't believe the dynamo is putting out enough voltage, as the ignition
lamp on the panel is dimly illuminated while the engine is running at 2K. I
have another one on the shelf, I'll put it on when I get back from holiday.



On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 4:09 AM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> **
> It controls or regulates the output from the dynamo to prevent
> overcharging of the battery.  The dynamo might put out 14 volts charge
> which the battery won't like so the clicking points thing prevents this
> from happening.  Then if you put all the headlights on and they draw 2
> volts the clicking points thing needs to open to let all the dynamo produce
> the full charge - 12 to the battery and 2 to the lights.
>
> The easiest way to see this work is have an assistant switch stuff on
> while the engine is running and for extra interest have a voltmeter across
> the battery.
>
>  In a message dated 05/05/2013 01:30:23 GMT Daylight Time,
> tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:
>
> They both looked the same, both cars were positive ground, so I went ahead
> and put it in. My question is, what does it control? I left the cover off,
> and when the car was running, it didn't do anything.
> Magically though, my wipers now work.
>
>


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