Stu Keen wrote:
>
> Coming home this afternoon from GoF South (Palm Coast, FL), the filament of
> the Ignition Warning Light came on dim, but steady. The ammeter was negative
> a few amps (fuel pump, etc. operating). I stopped and tightened the loose
> fan belt, but this did not correct the problem. What is likely the culprit?
> Brushes? Before I tear the generator apart, I am hoping someone can steer me
> in the right direction.
I have identical altos on the Cooper S and the Victor TF (MGB-based). With
both of these, this symptom so far has indicated that a diode in the bridge
has deteriorated. In the Mini, this diminished the charging so much I had
to replace the alto, but the one in the Victor has been glowing for two
years and still charges nicely.
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