Hi David. After reading all your dad's articles in Tech Talk, and some
material on an early MG site, I've determined that my control box (voltage
regulator) is not functioning properly. I just ordered one from John today.
(I had my generator tested when I did the engine a year ago, and it is
putting out sufficient juice.) I recognize that the two gauges measure
different parameters; it seems like having both could be added benefit, with
the volt meter monitoring the battery charge, but maybe it's not worth the
cost, assuming I could find a volt meter that looked right. Years ago, my
old Celica had a volt meter, and I noticed that it dropped to about 11 - 12
volts, and was able to replace the battery before getting stranded, so I
think they can be of benefit.
Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Healey Bruce" <healeybruce@roadrunner.com>
Cc: "Healey Mail Group" <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: Volt meter
> What are you trying to accomplish with the VOLT gauge. It will not
> tell you anything more that you already have with a Amp gauge.
> The amp gauge is like a on / off gauge. It will tell you immediatly
> if there is a no charging situation
> The volt gauge is like a fuel gauge it tells you the capacity of
> battery and when it gets low its to late.
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Jun 21, 2007, at 2:02 PM, Healey Bruce wrote:
>
>> I'm considering additng a volt meter to the Healey. I have a
>> period Lucas ammeter I purchased from the Nocks, originally from a
>> TD or a TF, with the magnolia face, that matches very well. Does
>> anyone know if there is a vintage volt meter that would match
>> available? I've checked sources for Smiths gauges, and while they
>> have a "vintage" volt meter with a magnolia face, it still looks
>> too modern compared to the ammeter and the other BN7 gauges.
>> Thanks in advance for any leads.
>>
>> Bruce Steele
>> 1960 BN7
>> Brea, CA
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