The alternator would not make a difference in how the light operates, but
the wiring might be a bit different on the brown/yellow side.
I converted my BJ8 to negative ground and alternator as well. I'm using a
Delco SI-10 alternator (NAPA P/N 213-4011). The alternator has an internal
voltage regulator, and therefore required disconnecting the brown/green wire
from terminal F of the voltage regulator and some other wiring changes
unrelated to the function of the light. The voltage regulator box on the
firewall is disabled electrically and now serves only as a junction box for
the wires connected to it.
Since you drove your car home from Maine, I assume the alternator and
charging circuit were working O.K. then? Has the ignition warning light
ever come on?
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ned Smith
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 7:11 AM
To: Austin-Healey List
Subject: Generator Light
OK. Your responses tell me the light should go on when the key is turned.
My BJ8 was converted to an alternator by the PO. Should that make a
difference?
It is also negative ground.
Ned Smith
BJ8
near Chattanooga, TN
N34.98 W85.5
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